اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited in the evening, particularly after the Asr prayer, as it was a practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It's a comprehensive supplication seeking the best of this world and the hereafter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. It’s ideal to say it while facing the Qiblah if possible, and with hands raised. Focus on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits us, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates three fundamental pillars for a blessed life: beneficial knowledge that guides us, pure sustenance that nourishes us lawfully, and accepted deeds that bring us closer to Allah. By asking for these, we are essentially seeking Allah's guidance, provision, and acceptance in all aspects of our lives. The Prophet ﷺ would often seek these things, especially in the evening, as a way to prepare for the night and the coming day.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say in the morning: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.' And when he (peace be upon him) met the evening, he would say the same.