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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after submitting your exam paper. It's a moment to shift your focus from what you *did* to what you *asked* for: beneficial knowledge, which is the purpose of studying, and acceptance from Allah for your efforts.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Imagine your efforts reaching Allah, and ask Him to make them truly beneficial and accepted. It's a personal supplication, so you can say it quietly to yourself as you leave the exam hall.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates the essence of what a believer seeks. It asks for knowledge that not only benefits the self but also guides others. It requests pure and lawful provision, essential for maintaining a righteous life. Most importantly, it asks for deeds to be accepted, which is the ultimate goal. By reciting this after an exam, you're essentially asking Allah to accept the knowledge you've strived to gain and to make it a source of good for you and others.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, after the morning prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, good provision, and deeds that are accepted.'