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 dua is perfect for the beginning of any gathering, especially one dedicated to a noble cause like organizing a relief effort. Recite it as you gather, before the discussions and planning begin, to invoke Allah's blessings and guidance upon your collective effort. It sets a positive and sincere tone for the volunteers' meeting.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, raising your hands slightly in supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: asking for knowledge that benefits, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Doing so at the commencement of your planning session aligns your efforts with divine approval.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates comprehensive requests for a Muslim's life, encompassing spiritual, worldly, and practical aspects. Seeking beneficial knowledge allows for informed decisions and actions. Asking for good provision ensures that the means used and the fruits of labor are lawful and blessed. Requesting accepted deeds is the ultimate goal, ensuring that efforts are rewarded in this life and the next. For a volunteer group, this translates to efficient planning, ethical resource management, and a project that is pleasing to Allah.
Source & Authentication
The narrator, Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her), said: The Prophet of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say, when he said the morning prayer, and this is a narration of Ibn Rumh: '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.)