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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite before starting to study, before an exam, or at any point when seeking Allah's blessings in your academic pursuits. It’s especially powerful when you feel overwhelmed or unsure, asking for clarity and success. It’s also a great reminder of the purpose of knowledge: to be beneficial and lead to good deeds.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands if possible, as is the custom when making supplication. Visualize the knowledge you seek being beneficial and your efforts being accepted by Allah. Understand that success comes from Allah, and this dua is your way of acknowledging that and asking for His divine assistance. It’s also important to pair this dua with diligent study and hard work.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking knowledge that is beneficial, which is the highest form of knowledge – that which serves you in this life and the hereafter. Asking for good provision is a reminder that all sustenance is from Allah, and asking for acceptable deeds is a plea for our efforts, including our studies and exams, to be a source of pleasure for our Creator. This holistic request helps in focusing on the true purpose of our actions, ensuring that our pursuit of knowledge is aligned with pleasing Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Amr bin Al-‘As reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'O Allah, forgive me my sins, make my heart firm, and grant me beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.' (He said:) I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, these are the requests I have made.' He said: 'O ‘Amr, hold onto these and they will lead you to goodness.'