اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is particularly potent to recite on a Friday, especially as the afternoon draws in. It's a time when the believer anticipates the sunset, a period when supplications are believed to be readily accepted. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment after Jumu'ah prayer, the day winding down, and you turn your heart to Allah with these specific, heartfelt requests. It’s a moment to seek not just external blessings but internal tranquility through asking for knowledge that guides, sustenance that purifies, and actions that are accepted by our Creator. This makes it a perfect supplication for the peace and contentment that Friday offers.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. Raise your hands, as is the etiquette of dua, and face the Qiblah if possible. Understand the meaning of each request: knowledge that benefits you in this life and the next, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah, meaning they are done for His sake and in accordance with His commands. Repeat it three times, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ, to imbue it with extra intention and seeking.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of both worlds. Beneficial knowledge leads us away from misguidance and draws us closer to Allah. Goodly provision removes the worry of sustenance and allows us to focus on worship, ensuring our earnings are blessed and pure. Acceptable deeds are the ultimate goal, for they are what weigh heavily on the scales and earn Allah's pleasure. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often supplicate with these words, indicating their immense value and comprehensiveness for a Muslim's life. When these three are granted, a profound sense of inner peace and contentment naturally follows, especially when sought on a blessed day like Friday.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he said goodbye to the winter: ‘O Allah, I ask You for the bounty of it, the bounty of its winter, and the bounty of its action. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of it, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what is sent down in it.’ And when he said goodbye to the summer: ‘O Allah, I ask You for the bounty of it, the bounty of its heat, and the bounty of its deeds. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of it, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what is sent down in it.’ He used to say when he woke up in the morning: ‘O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is good and deeds that are accepted.’