اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant after completing the spiritual journey of Hajj or Umrah. As you stand on the threshold of returning to your everyday life, filled with the blessings and spiritual high of the pilgrimage, this supplication helps to ground you. It's a request to carry the essence of your sacred experience into your worldly affairs, ensuring that the renewed sense of purpose isn't temporary, but integrated into your ongoing life. Recite it as you prepare to leave the holy sites, or shortly after your return home, when reflecting on your journey.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention. Raise your hands in supplication, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Focus on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Imagine these blessings flowing into your life as you utter the words. It's a personal conversation with your Creator, asking for continuous spiritual growth and a life well-lived in His service.
Virtues & Benefits
Completing Hajj or Umrah is a profound spiritual reset. The aim is to return having been forgiven our sins and with a renewed commitment to pleasing Allah. This dua directly addresses that desire by asking for three crucial elements that define a successful life in Islam: beneficial knowledge that guides our actions, pure provision that sustains us without compromising our faith, and deeds that are accepted by our Lord. This ensures the spiritual momentum gained during the pilgrimage is channeled into ongoing obedience and righteous living. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this dua after the morning prayer, highlighting its importance for setting a positive and productive tone for the day, and by extension, for the life ahead after a transformative journey.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا. > **Translation:** O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds. > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.* — Sunan Ibn Majah 925. The hadith is also narrated in other collections with similar wording and context, establishing its authenticity as a prayer taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.