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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited in the morning, but its themes of seeking beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds are relevant throughout the day and evening, including as a way to reflect and make supplication for oneself and one's family before sleep. Making dua for well-being encompasses all aspects of life, including the spiritual and material sustenance and acceptance of acts of worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands if possible. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah for these blessings for yourself and by extension, for your family and loved ones. It's a beautiful supplication to conclude your day or start your evening reflections.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses three core requests essential for a believer's life: beneficial knowledge that guides and enlightens, pure and lawful sustenance that sustains, and righteous deeds that are accepted by Allah. Seeking these for oneself naturally extends to a desire for one's family to also be blessed with them. The acceptance of deeds is the ultimate goal, bringing peace and satisfaction. By making this dua, we are actively seeking Allah's favor in the most comprehensive ways.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, when he had prayed the morning prayer, 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds that are accepted.)