اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is perfect to recite before any task or responsibility that requires focus, effort, and integrity, especially when you're about to engage in a group activity, a meeting, or begin a project. It's a powerful way to seek Allah's help in ensuring your actions are guided by sound knowledge, your sustenance is pure, and your efforts are accepted.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: seeking knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. It’s best recited before you begin the task, perhaps after completing your obligatory prayers or at the start of your day.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates three essential elements for success in this life and the next: beneficial knowledge that guides you, pure provisions that nourish you lawfully, and accepted deeds that bring you closer to Allah. When you ask for these, you are essentially asking for the tools and the divine acceptance needed to fulfill your responsibilities effectively and pleasingly to your Creator.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, when he had finished the morning prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and accepted deeds).