اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
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
Recite this dua before starting your exam or when you encounter a particularly challenging question. It's a powerful supplication to invoke while facing academic hurdles, seeking Allah's guidance and clarity.
How to Read
Recite with sincere intention and focus. Raise your hands if you are in a private space and feel the need for greater supplication. Believe in Allah's ability to grant you understanding and ease.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeks three crucial things from Allah: beneficial knowledge ('ilman nafi'an), which is knowledge that benefits you in this life and the next; good provision (rizqan tayyiban), which encompasses more than just wealth; and acceptable deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan), meaning deeds that are done sincerely for Allah and are accepted by Him. By asking for 'ilman nafi'an, you are directly seeking the kind of understanding that will help you decipher difficult questions and retain information effectively during your exams.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that she said: "Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) said the morning prayer, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds)."