اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This is a powerful dua taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to be recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. Given the significance of Friday and its special blessings, making this dua before embarking on your business ventures for the day, or at the start of your work week on Friday, can be particularly impactful. It's a comprehensive supplication for seeking Allah's blessings in all aspects of your life, including your livelihood.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction after the Fajr prayer. Raise your hands in supplication as you would for any other dua. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah for knowledge that benefits you, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Him. Remember that Friday has a special hour of acceptance for dua, making any supplication on this day potentially more effective.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses three crucial elements for success, both in this life and the next: beneficial knowledge, which guides our actions; pure provision (rizqan tayyiban), ensuring our sustenance is lawful and blessed; and acceptable deeds, which are the ultimate purpose of our existence. Seeking these things from Allah, especially on a blessed day like Friday, invokes His mercy and guidance for your business to be successful, ethical, and a source of good.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to recite, when he said the Salam after the prayer of Tawr (i.e. Fajr prayer): 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds).'