اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, and pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite before your child begins their studies for exams, or even right before they enter the exam hall. It’s a beautiful way to begin any task requiring focus and understanding, asking Allah for what is truly beneficial.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, ideally with your child. You can encourage them to say it themselves. Raise your hands slightly as you make dua, if possible, and face the Qiblah. Afterwards, gently touch your child's shoulder or forehead, sending them off with Allah's blessing.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses asking Allah for three vital things: 'Ilman naafi'an' (beneficial knowledge) is knowledge that leads to good deeds and closeness to Allah, not just worldly facts. 'Rizqan tayyiban' (pure provision) includes everything we need to sustain ourselves, ensuring it is lawful and wholesome. 'Amalan mutaqabbalan' (acceptable deeds) are those actions that Allah accepts from us, which requires sincerity and following the Sunnah. By asking for these, we are asking for holistic success, both in this life and the hereafter.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, when he finished the morning prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, and pure provision, and acceptable deeds.)