اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds accepted [by You].
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 the request for beneficial knowledge is relevant at any time, including the evening as one prepares for rest or the next day's learning. It’s particularly poignant as the day closes, reflecting on what was learned and seeking further guidance for the future.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. It's ideal to say it after the Fajr prayer, but its spirit of seeking benefit from Allah can be carried into the evening. Raising your hands is permissible when making dua, but not a strict requirement. Remember that seeking knowledge is an act of worship in itself.
Virtues & Benefits
This concise yet powerful dua encapsulates seeking three vital elements for a fulfilling life in this world and the hereafter: 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Nafi'an):** Knowledge that guides you to Allah, helps you act righteously, and benefits yourself and others. 2. **Good Provision (Rizqan Tayyiban):** Halal and pure sustenance that Allah provides, which aids in worship and strengthens the body for good deeds. 3. **Accepted Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** Actions performed sincerely for Allah's pleasure, which are accepted and rewarded. Seeking these three together ensures that one's efforts are aligned with divine guidance and purpose.
Source & Authentication
An excerpt from a longer hadith narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) states: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, after he had said the greeting at the end of the prayer (in the morning): > اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً > 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 accepted [by You]. — Sahih Muslim 742. While specifically mentioned for the morning, the pursuit of knowledge and seeking Allah's acceptance for deeds are lifelong endeavors.