اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite as you begin your journey for Hajj or Umrah, especially when embarking on the travel itself. It's also beneficial at any point during the pilgrimage when you face unexpected challenges or feel a need for divine support and clarity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, raising your hands if possible. Focus on the meaning of asking Allah for what is truly beneficial for your spiritual journey and your overall life. It's best recited from memory, but if needed, you can refer to a written source.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is for general well-being and acceptance of deeds, its essence is highly relevant to the challenges of Hajj and Umrah. Asking for beneficial knowledge helps you understand the rites correctly. Pure provision ensures your pilgrimage is free from ill-gotten gains. And accepted deeds are the ultimate goal of these blessed journeys. When we ask Allah for these things, we are also implicitly asking for the strength and ease to complete our pilgrimage successfully, overcoming any obstacles that may arise. Allah's acceptance of our deeds often comes with ease in fulfilling them.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate after the Fajr prayer with the words: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.)