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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting at the start of your business day, before crucial meetings, or when facing significant challenges and competition. It encompasses the holistic needs for success: knowledge to navigate, provision to sustain, and acceptance of deeds by Allah, which ultimately brings blessings and ease.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, preferably after the obligatory prayers or in the morning. Raise your hands as you make dua, facing the Qiblah if possible. Understand the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, pure and lawful earnings, and deeds that are accepted by Allah, which is the ultimate key to success in this life and the next. Believe that Allah is Al-Razzaq (The Provider) and Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing).
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a comprehensive request for a balanced and blessed life, which directly translates to success in worldly endeavors like business. Beneficial knowledge leads to wise decisions, good provision ensures sustenance and the ability to provide for dependents, and acceptable deeds bring Allah's pleasure and blessings (barakah) to your work and life. It acknowledges that true success is not just about profit, but about pleasing Allah through righteous means.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say in the morning: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.' (Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan). — Sahih Muslim 742