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 beautiful dua is recommended to be recited after the tashahhud (the final sitting in prayer) and before the tasleem (the final salutation to end the prayer). It's a moment of profound connection with Allah, asking for things that truly matter in this life and the next.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after completing the obligatory parts of your prayer, before you turn to the right and left to conclude. Focus on the meaning of each request: beneficial knowledge that guides you, pure sustenance that nourishes you, and deeds that are accepted by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates three essential pillars of a successful life in this world and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge opens doors to understanding and righteousness. Goodly provision ensures that what sustains you is pure and blessed. Finally, asking for acceptable deeds means striving to do what pleases Allah, knowing that sincerity and correctness are key to acceptance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say when he finished his prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.'