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 dua is particularly poignant during the Farewell Tawaf (Tawaf al-Wada). As you complete your pilgrimage, your heart is often a mix of relief, sadness at leaving, and a deep desire to have truly gained from the spiritual journey. Reciting this dua at this moment encapsulates the aspiration to carry the blessings of Hajj or Umrah back into your daily life, seeking that the knowledge gained, the provisions received, and the acts of worship performed are all accepted by Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart while performing your Farewell Tawaf. It's a personal supplication that can be made at any point during the Tawaf, but perhaps most fittingly at the beginning or end, or when you feel a particular spiritual connection. Focus on the meaning of each part: seeking knowledge that truly benefits, provisions that are lawful and good, and deeds that are sincere and pleasing to Allah. Imagine these blessings flowing from your Tawaf into your future.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Umm Sulaim (may Allah be pleased with her) to recite after her obligatory prayers, is perfect for the conclusion of any spiritual endeavor like Hajj or Umrah. Its benefits are immense: * **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Naafi'an):** Asking for knowledge that not only educates but also guides one to act righteously and brings one closer to Allah. * **Pure Provisions (Rizqan Tayyiban):** Seeking sustenance that is lawful (halal), good, and blessed, which supports one's worship and well-being. * **Accepted Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** The ultimate goal of worship is acceptance. This part of the dua asks Allah to accept all the acts of devotion performed during the pilgrimage and beyond. Reciting it during Tawaf al-Wada is a way to seek the lasting impact of your pilgrimage, ensuring that its spiritual fruits are carried forward.
Source & Authentication
Umm Sulaim said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me some words that I may ask Allah with them in my prayer.' He said: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.' She asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, how should I ask when my prayer is during the night or during the day?' He said: 'Yes, say: *Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan* (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted).' — Sunan Ibn Majah 925, graded Hasan by scholars.