اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمَ النَّافِعِ، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that can be made at any time, but it is particularly fitting after acknowledging Allah's perfect knowledge and His divine plan. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude for His wisdom in ordaining all things and to ask for the ability to align our actions with His will.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would in any supplication. Focus on the meaning of each part: seeking knowledge that benefits the heart and mind, asking for provision that is lawful and good, and requesting that your actions be accepted by Allah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to make this plea in the morning.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates gratitude for Allah's foresight and His all-encompassing plan. By asking for beneficial knowledge, we acknowledge that true wisdom comes from Him. By requesting pure sustenance, we show contentment with His decree and seek His blessing in what He provides. Asking for acceptable deeds is a profound expression of humility, recognizing that our actions are only valuable if they meet His standards. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'If he dies on that day, he dies a martyr.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925) This highlights the immense spiritual reward associated with seeking such holistic goodness.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, when he said the morning prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and acceptable deeds.)