اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when you're facing challenges or setbacks that make you question Allah's plan. Recite it in the morning after the Fajr prayer, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would do, seeking Allah's help to navigate life's difficulties with wisdom and acceptance. It's a way to align your intentions with Allah's wisdom, even when things don't go as planned.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, especially after your obligatory prayers. Focus on the meaning of each word: seeking knowledge that benefits you in this life and the next, pure and lawful sustenance, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. This holistic approach ensures you're not just asking for an outcome, but for Allah's blessings in all aspects of your life, which ultimately helps in accepting His decree.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, covers three essential pillars for a Muslim's life. By asking for beneficial knowledge, you gain understanding and wisdom to discern good from bad, and to see the lessons in trials. Good provision (rizq tayyib) encompasses not just wealth, but health, family, and peace of mind – all crucial for navigating life. Asking for accepted deeds ensures your efforts are pleasing to Allah, bringing you closer to Him. When we seek these things, we naturally become more content with Allah's decree, even in apparent setbacks, because we trust His wisdom in providing what is truly best for us.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'When the morning begins, if you wish, you may say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.) And if you pass the day and do not say it, and you die in that day, you will have passed away having committed a sin to the extent of what you missed. And when the evening begins, if you wish, you may say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.) And if you pass the night and do not say it, and you die in that night, you will have passed away having committed a sin to the extent of what you missed.'