اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful supplication is specifically recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer on Friday. Imagine the serene start to your Jumu'ah day, seeking blessings from Allah before the world truly wakes up. It's a moment of deep connection, asking for spiritual and material well-being to set the tone for the entire week.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction after completing the obligatory Fajr prayer on Friday. Raise your hands slightly, as the Prophet ﷺ did for supplications. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: asking for knowledge that benefits you, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are accepted by Allah. The intention is key – to truly desire these blessings and to trust in Allah's ability to grant them.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic approach to seeking good in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge guides us to do what is right and pleases Allah. Good provision ensures we are sustained lawfully, avoiding the pitfalls of haram. Accepted deeds are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, leading to reward in this life and the hereafter. Making this supplication on Friday, a day of immense blessings, amplifies its potential impact, as the Prophet ﷺ emphasized seeking Allah's bounty on this day. It cultivates a mindset of gratitude for what Allah has provided and contentment with His decree, fostering a peaceful heart ready to receive more.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say, when he said the morning prayer, 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.)