اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This powerful dua is ideal to recite just before entering a business meeting, or even during a quiet moment before it begins. It sets a righteous intention for the gathering, seeking Allah's blessings on the discussions and decisions to be made. Think of it as preparing your heart and mind for a task where you want Allah's favor and guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, raising your hands if you are in a private space or doing so internally and respectfully if in a mixed gathering. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: asking for knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and work that is accepted by Allah. It’s about aligning your worldly efforts with your ultimate accountability to the Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for all aspects of successful endeavor. 'Beneficial knowledge' ensures that the insights shared and decisions made are sound and lead to good outcomes. 'Pure provision' seeks blessings in the business dealings themselves, ensuring they are ethical and lawful. 'Accepted deeds' is the ultimate aspiration – that the effort put into the meeting, the agreements reached, and the work that follows are all pleasing to Allah, leading to reward in this life and the next. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this dua in the morning, seeking blessings for the entire day's activities, and it is perfectly applicable to focused efforts like a business meeting.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not omit these words when he prayed in the morning: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.)