اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent during the sacred hours of Tahajjud, the night prayer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often engage in prolonged prayer during the night, and seeking Allah's forgiveness and blessings in this blessed time carries immense weight. It's a moment of profound closeness to our Creator, where our supplications are believed to be more readily answered. Recite it as you stand in prayer, after reciting some Quran, or in sujood, when your heart is most humble and focused.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Ensure you understand the meaning of each request: asking for knowledge that benefits yourself and others, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are pleasing to Allah. Raise your hands (if you are praying individually) or place your hands on your knees, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ in some instances of seeking forgiveness. Focus on the act of asking directly from Allah, the Most High.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, encapsulates three crucial aspects of a Muslim's life: beneficial knowledge that guides us, pure provision that sustains us, and accepted deeds that bring us closer to Allah. When recited during Tahajjud, its impact is amplified. The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that in the night there is an hour, if a Muslim misses it, it is for another Muslim to take advantage of it, and that is during the last part of the night, and it is prayed after praying Isha and before Jumu'ah' (Narrated by Muslim). Seeking these blessings during such a spiritually charged time can pave the way for increased barakah (blessings) in one's life, spiritual growth, and a closer connection with the Divine.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say after finishing his Salaah of the night: Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan. (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds that are accepted). — Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 925. The hadith is classified as Hasan by many scholars.