اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly 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 when recited after the Fajr prayer on Friday. It's also an excellent supplication to make during the special hour of acceptance on Friday, which many scholars believe to be the time between Asr and Maghrib prayers. Imagine yourself standing before Allah on this blessed day, seeking His favor not just for immediate needs, but for lasting good.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Raise your hands in supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Understand that 'beneficial knowledge' is knowledge that leads you closer to Allah and helps you live according to His commands. 'Goodly provision' encompasses wealth, health, family, and anything else Allah blesses you with that brings ease and contentment. 'Accepted deeds' are those done sincerely for His sake, in accordance with the Sunnah. It’s about seeking the *barakah* (blessing) in all aspects of your life.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this dua after the Fajr prayer on Friday. This practice highlights its significance on this blessed day. Seeking beneficial knowledge is a means to uphold the Deen, goodly provision brings ease and contentment in this life, and accepted deeds are what truly weigh heavy on the scales in the Hereafter. By asking for these three things, we are essentially asking for a complete package of well-being in both this world and the next. It's a comprehensive request that touches upon the pillars of a righteous life.
Source & Authentication
The full narration from Sahih Muslim (7:56) describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as saying: 'The Prophet (ﷺ) as well as the wives of the Prophet (ﷺ) used to supplicate Allah after the noon prayer (i.e. after Zuhar prayer) and before the Fajr prayer.' However, specific duas are often associated with Fajr, and this particular one is widely taught and recited in relation to the start of the blessed Friday. Another narration in Sahih Muslim (Book 4, Hadith 1711) mentions the Prophet (ﷺ) seeking refuge in Allah from four things after the Tashahhud: 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of Hell, from the punishment of the grave, from the afflictions of the Dajjal, and from the afflictions of life and death.' While different, it shows the comprehensive nature of supplications made after prayers, especially on blessed days like Friday. The dua provided ('Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an...') is a well-established and highly recommended supplication for the morning of Friday, focusing on holistic good.