اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted (by You).
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is perfect to recite first thing in the morning after Fajr prayer. It sets the intention for the day, asking Allah for the right kind of knowledge – knowledge that benefits us in this life and the next – and for the ability to use it in actions that are pure and pleasing to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence. Imagine yourself asking the One who controls all affairs. Raise your hands if you are praying individually, and make firm the intention in your heart to seek knowledge that is useful and to act upon it.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the three pillars of a meaningful life in Islam: beneficial knowledge ('ilman naafi'an), pure sustenance (rizqan tayyiban), and accepted deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan). By asking for 'ilman naafi'an, we are asking for knowledge that not only informs but transforms us, leading us to righteousness and away from misguidance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua, showing its immense value in guiding our efforts towards what truly matters.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) uttered the morning prayer, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted (by You)). [Sahih Muslim 735]