اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
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 dua is perfect to recite before starting your exams, during breaks, or even before you begin studying. It encapsulates a holistic request to Allah, seeking not just success in the exam, but knowledge that benefits you and actions that are accepted.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, ideally after performing Wudu (ablution). Raise your hands as you would in supplication, with a hopeful heart. Imagine Allah (SWT) listening to your plea and grant you the success you seek through means you may not even perceive.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, seeks three essential things: beneficial knowledge ('ilman naafi'an), pure and lawful provision (rizqan tayyiban), and deeds that are accepted by Allah (amalan mutaqabbalan). By asking for beneficial knowledge, you are implicitly asking for understanding and clarity, which directly applies to exam situations. It's not just about passing, but about acquiring knowledge that truly enriches you and your life, and which you can implement correctly. This connects the worldly goal of exam success to the ultimate purpose of seeking knowledge for the sake of Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin Mas‘ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught us the Tashahhud, and also taught us to pray for our needs, saying: '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.)