اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
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 recommended to be recited after the Tashahhud, just before the Tasleem (salutation) at the end of the prayer. It's a beautiful way to conclude your salah, asking Allah for things that truly matter in this life and the next, after you've poured your heart out to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus after you have finished the Tashahhud and Salawat. It is the Prophet's ﷺ supplication taught to his companions for seeking what is beneficial and pure in all aspects of life and ensuring our worship is accepted. Pause for a moment before giving the final Tasleem, reflecting on what you are asking for.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound requests: beneficial knowledge that guides us, good provision that sustains us, and accepted deeds that earn Allah's pleasure. Seeking these elements ensures our spiritual and worldly endeavors are blessed and pleasing to our Creator. It's a comprehensive request for a well-rounded, God-conscious life.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his wife 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds that are accepted.) She used to say this after the Tashahhud, before the Tasleem. This narration is found in Sunan an-Nasa'i (1303) and Sunan Ibn Majah (925), and it is considered Hasan.