اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant before sleep, especially when facing a decision or seeking clarity on a matter. It's part of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ morning supplications, but its essence of seeking beneficial knowledge and guidance makes it profoundly relevant before resting. Imagine lying down after a day's work, a complex issue weighing on your mind. This is the perfect moment to turn to Allah, asking Him to imbue your sleep with clarity and divine insight.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart before you sleep. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible. Reflect on each part of the request: the desire for knowledge that truly benefits, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are accepted by Allah. This isn't just about asking for a dream; it's about aligning your intentions with what Allah loves and establishing a habit of seeking His counsel in all aspects of life, including through the rest He grants us.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is for general seeking of beneficial knowledge, provision, and acceptance of deeds, its application before sleep is a profound way to seek Allah's guidance. Dreams can be a subtle channel through which Allah communicates His will or offers insight. By making this supplication, we are essentially asking Allah to purify our intentions, grant us wisdom even in our sleep, and guide our hearts towards what is best for us. It fosters a deep reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and acknowledges that true understanding comes from Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself would often seek guidance and clarity from Allah in all his affairs, and this dua embodies that spirit.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when morning came: 'O Allah, by You we enter the morning, and by You we enter the evening. By You we live, and by You we die, and to You is the destination. And when he went to sleep at night, he would say: O Allah, by You we live, and by You we die, and to You is the final destination.' (This particular version, seeking beneficial knowledge, provision, and acceptance of deeds, is attributed as a morning dua. The act of seeking guidance before sleep is a natural extension of seeking beneficial knowledge.)