اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
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 recited after the Fajr prayer. While it's specifically taught for the morning, its essence of seeking beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds can be a guiding principle throughout the day, culminating in a sense of peace as the day concludes, knowing you've strived for what is pleasing to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart after completing the Fajr prayer. Raise your hands slightly if possible, with the palms facing upwards, and ask Allah with conviction. Reflect on what each part of the dua means: seeking knowledge that benefits the soul and the world, provision that is pure and untainted, and deeds that are accepted by our Creator. This reflection itself fosters a sense of peace.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a comprehensive request for a blessed life. Beneficial knowledge leads us to Allah and guides our actions. Goodly provision ensures we are sustained in a way that is pleasing to Him and avoids ill-gotten gains, which can be a source of immense anxiety. Most importantly, asking for accepted deeds brings profound contentment, as it means our efforts are recognized and rewarded by the Almighty. This focus on righteous action and seeking His pleasure naturally brings inner peace, especially at the end of a day where one has strived to live according to His commands.
Source & Authentication
‘Ammar bin Yasir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I performed the prayer with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) one day and he said: 'O people, I have prayed with you the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and I have not mentioned the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) but I have said that he said the Taslim between the two rak'ahs, and he said: '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.) [Sahih Muslim 7:19]