اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite at the beginning of your workday, before starting a new project, or whenever you feel a lack of direction or motivation. It's a reminder that seeking Allah's help is the foundation of all our efforts, ensuring they are aligned with His pleasure and benefit us in this life and the next.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence. Visualize the meaning as you speak: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is pure and lawful, and work that is accepted by Allah. It's a request for divine blessing in your efforts, ensuring that your work not only sustains you but also contributes to your spiritual growth and earns you reward.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates seeking the best in three crucial areas of our lives connected to our work: knowledge that guides us and is useful, sustenance that is pure and permissible, and deeds that are accepted by Allah, meaning they are done for His sake and in accordance with His commands. Accepted deeds are those that are sincere and correct, bringing true benefit and reward.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: ‘O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.’ (Sahih Muslim 753)