اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is powerful to recite in the morning before starting your workday, especially if your work involves business dealings. It’s a way to align your intentions with seeking Allah’s guidance for honest earnings and righteous actions throughout the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, lifting your hands as you would for any supplication. Focus on the meaning of each part: seeking knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is lawful and good, and deeds that are accepted by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua is taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a way to start the day seeking the best of worldly and otherworldly affairs. Seeking beneficial knowledge ensures you act with wisdom and integrity. Asking for tayyib (pure, lawful, good) rizq means you are distancing yourself from ill-gotten gains. Finally, asking for accepted deeds encompasses all your actions, including your business transactions, ensuring they are done in a way that pleases Allah.
Source & Authentication
Thumamah bin Shuhbah said: I heard the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ say, when he finished the prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds).