اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
*Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan*
When to Read
This is a powerful dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to recite after the morning prayer (Fajr). Since Friday is a blessed day, dedicating time after Fajr to seek these essential blessings can set a positive tone for the entire week. It's particularly fitting on Friday as we prepare for Jumu'ah and reflect on our spiritual state.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence. Understand that you are asking Allah for three fundamental pillars of a good life: knowledge that benefits you, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Him. Raising your hands slightly during the dua, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ in many supplications, can enhance the feeling of seeking from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates a comprehensive request for spiritual and worldly well-being. Beneficial knowledge guides us, good provision sustains us without leading to haram, and accepted deeds are what truly matter in the sight of Allah. By making this dua, especially on a blessed day like Friday, we actively seek Allah's help in navigating life's challenges and avoiding misguidance, ensuring our actions are pleasing to Him.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when the morning came: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (This wording is found in Sunan Ibn Majah and graded Sahih by scholars like Al-Albani). Other narrations mention this being after Fajr prayer, for example, in Sahih Muslim 973, where Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reports the Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from every trial, and from the evil of the bad rewards, and from the evil of (the reward of) good deeds.' A related dua for seeking refuge from misguidance is 'O Allah, guide me and protect me from going astray and protect me from evil.' While the specific Arabic text provided is for seeking beneficial knowledge, provision, and accepted deeds, the context of Friday and seeking protection implies a broader request. A supplication often taught for seeking refuge from misguidance and trials is: 'O Allah, turn my heart towards Your obedience.' (Sahih Muslim 2716). When seeking protection on Friday, one might combine these themes, asking for guidance and good deeds while seeking refuge from trials.