اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful dua is particularly poignant to recite on a Friday, especially if you are in Ihram for Hajj or Umrah, or even if you are performing Umrah on a Friday. Fridays are the best of days, and supplications made on this day have a special status. Imagine yourself at Mina, Arafat, or even just before entering the Haram – this is the perfect moment to ask Allah for these three vital things. It’s a comprehensive request that covers your spiritual, material, and existential well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction, turning to Allah with humility. It's best to raise your hands slightly, as is customary when making dua, though it is not a strict requirement for every supplication. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking for knowledge that benefits you in this life and the next, provisions that are lawful and good, and deeds that Allah accepts without exception.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a believer's aspiration for a complete and fulfilling spiritual journey. 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman nafi'an):** This isn't just academic knowledge, but knowledge that leads to action, increases one's awe of Allah, and guides them away from misguidance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself used to seek refuge from knowledge that does not benefit. 2. **Pure Provisions (rizqan tayyiban):** This covers all sustenance – wealth, health, family, and even the ability to perform acts of worship. 'Tayyib' implies that which is lawful (halal) and good, free from any taint of haram or doubt. 3. **Accepted Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** This is the ultimate aspiration for any act of worship, especially during Hajj or Umrah. We strive to perform our rituals correctly, but their acceptance ultimately rests with Allah. This part of the dua is a humble plea for our efforts to be deemed worthy. Reciting this on a Friday, the day of Jumu'ah, is especially recommended as the Prophet ﷺ said: 'On this day [Friday] there is an hour when, if a Muslim happens to pray at that time and asks something from Allah, He will grant him his request.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6137, Sahih Muslim 852). While the specific dua above is from a different narration, the principle of seeking these three core elements of a blessed life applies powerfully on this auspicious day.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.' He would say this when morning came. (Sahih Muslim 975). The context of this hadith is the Prophet's ﷺ morning supplication, emphasizing the importance of starting the day by asking Allah for these essential provisions for both worldly and hereafter success.