اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
Recite this dua when you are actively seeking a new career, looking for a job promotion, or even when contemplating a career change. It's particularly beneficial to say it before embarking on your job search, attending interviews, or beginning any new professional endeavor.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands as you would in any other supplication. Focus on your intention – seeking Allah's guidance for a career that is both lawful (halal) and pleasing to Him, which will bring you satisfaction and benefit. It's also good practice to start by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. You can then make this specific dua, followed by asking Allah for specific qualities you seek in a career, such as good colleagues, a supportive environment, or the ability to use your talents for good.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah for three essential elements for a successful and fulfilling life, which directly apply to our careers: 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman naafi'an):** Knowledge that aids you in your work, helps you make sound decisions, and allows you to contribute positively. 2. **Goodly Provision (rizqan tayyiban):** Provision that is lawful, pure, and earned through honest means, bringing blessings and contentment. 3. **Acceptable Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** Actions in your career that are performed with sincerity, according to the Sunnah, and are accepted by Allah, bringing reward in this life and the next.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا > > **Translation:** "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds." > > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan* > > — Sunan Ibn Majah 925. It is also narrated in Sunan an-Nasa'i (907) with a similar wording, and it is a well-authenticated supplication the Prophet ﷺ would often make in the morning.