اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is particularly potent when recited while standing in the Rawdah (the area between the Prophet's ﷺ minbar and his grave), a place many scholars consider a garden from the gardens of Paradise. It's an opportune moment to ask Allah for these fundamental pillars of a blessed life, especially during Hajj or Umrah when you're already in this sacred space, seeking closeness to our Creator.
How to Read
Stand with sincerity and humility. Face the Qiblah if possible, or the direction of the Prophet's ﷺ grave with reverence. Raise your hands, beseeching Allah. Recite this dua with a focused heart, truly desiring what you are asking for. It is also a good practice to begin with praising Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ, and to conclude with similar praises and supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this specific dua upon waking for the morning prayer. It encapsulates seeking three crucial aspects for a fulfilling life in this world and the next: beneficial knowledge that guides us, pure provisions that sustain us without leading us astray, and accepted deeds that draw us closer to Allah. The Rawdah itself is a place where duas are believed to be readily answered, making the combination of this potent dua and this sacred location exceptionally virtuous.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ never omitted these words upon the morning (prayer). He would say: 'O Allah, make beneficial my knowledge, and grant me pure provisions, and grant me deeds that are accepted.'