اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
Recite this dua before starting your online exam, especially when facing technical glitches or unexpected issues. It’s a general supplication for assistance in all matters, including academic pursuits. You can also make a more specific dua in your own words asking Allah to resolve the technical difficulties.
How to Read
Make this sincere dua with conviction, believing in Allah's ability to help. Ensure you are in a state of purity (wudu) if possible. Face the Qiblah and raise your hands, as is the Sunnah when making du'a. Focus on the meaning and the request you are making to your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for success in this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge aids in understanding and application, good provision sustains us, and accepted deeds lead to Allah's pleasure. By asking for these, we are asking Allah to facilitate our success in the exam, trusting His divine plan and intervention.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.) - Sunan Ibn Majah 925. This hadith is classified as Hasan by some scholars due to its chain of narration, though others might classify it differently. The meaning and benefit are clear, making it a powerful supplication.