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 recommended to be recited after the Tashahhud and before the Tasleem (final greeting) in any obligatory or voluntary prayer. It's a perfect moment to ask Allah for what you truly need, as it's a time when supplications are often answered.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, directing your heart and mind towards Allah. Make sure to pronounce the Arabic clearly, though the primary focus is on the intention and the heartfelt request.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of this world and the hereafter: 'beneficial knowledge' that guides us, 'goodly provision' that sustains us without causing hardship, and 'acceptable deeds' that earn Allah's pleasure. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite this after finishing his prayer but before the final salam, indicating its significance. It is a comprehensive supplication that covers spiritual, material, and practical well-being.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate: '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). And when he raised his hands (to supplicate) he would not deviate from these words. When he concluded his prayer, he would recite them. (Sahih Muslim 7:13, Book 4, Hadith 975)