اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly potent to recite after the Fajr prayer on Fridays, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It sets a beautiful intention for the entire day and, by extension, the week ahead. Imagine yourself leaving the Masjid after Jumu'ah, feeling the peace and connection of the gathering. This is the perfect moment to carry that spirit forward into your daily life, asking Allah to keep your heart engaged with Him.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as is customary when asking Allah. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: seeking knowledge that benefits you and others, asking for provision that is pure and lawful, and requesting that your actions are accepted by the Most Merciful. Visualize your heart being open to remembrance, your mind seeking truth, and your actions being pleasing to your Creator throughout the coming days.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, emphasizing its comprehensive nature. Beneficial knowledge guides us, goodly provision sustains us without burdening us, and accepted deeds are what truly weigh heavy on our scales. By asking for these three things, we are essentially asking for a life that is pleasing to Allah, characterized by awareness of Him in all our pursuits. This conscious remembrance, planted firmly on the blessed day of Jumu'ah, can blossom into a consistent connection with Allah throughout the entire week, transforming our mundane actions into acts of worship.
Source & Authentication
The hadith states: 'The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say after the Fajr prayer: Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.) — Sunan Ibn Majah 925. While this specific dua is for Fajr on Friday, the spirit of seeking beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds is a continuous aspiration for a believer, especially after the spiritual uplift of Jumu'ah.