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
This dua is perfect for reciting at any time, but it's particularly powerful when you're starting a new venture, embarking on a job search, seeking a promotion, or simply need Allah's guidance and blessings in your daily work and efforts. Reciting it after Fajr prayer, as the Prophet ﷺ used to do, is highly recommended as it sets a positive tone for the day.
How to Read
Recite this sincere supplication with conviction in your heart, believing that Allah is the sole provider and the opener of all doors. You can raise your hands slightly, as is the custom for dua, and focus your mind on what you are asking for: knowledge that benefits, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Maintaining mindfulness and sincerity is key to the acceptance of any dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers the core elements for success in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge guides us to what is right. Goodly provision sustains us without leading us astray. Accepted deeds earn us Allah's pleasure and reward. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a way to seek a holistic good from Allah, encompassing spiritual, material, and practical well-being. It's a request for a balanced life where our efforts are blessed and our intentions are pure.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say when he greeted the two rak'ahs (before) the dawn prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.)