اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite at the beginning of your workday or whenever you're stuck on a challenging business problem. It's a way of invoking Allah's blessing and guidance before diving into solutions. You can also make it during times of personal supplication, like after Fajr or before sleeping.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and conviction. Picture Allah (SWT) as the ultimate source of all knowledge and solutions. You can say it silently to yourself or aloud. Raising your hands slightly while making dua is a Sunnah practice, but it's not a strict requirement for this specific supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This is a powerful summary of what a believer seeks for success in both this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge helps you make sound decisions, good provision sustains you and your family without ill-gotten gains, and accepted deeds ensure your efforts are rewarded by Allah. When faced with a tough business issue, asking for beneficial knowledge is key to finding the right path forward, and asking for accepted deeds is a reminder that our ultimate goal is pleasing Allah, even in our work.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when the morning came: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 91)