ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุณูุฃููููู ุนูููู ูุง ููุงููุนูุงุ ููุฑูุฒูููุง ุทููููุจูุงุ ููุนูู ูููุง ู ูุชูููุจููููุง
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds accepted [by You].
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when you are about to embark on a task requiring deep concentration, such as studying, working on an important project, or even seeking Allah's guidance before making a significant decision. It's an excellent practice to recite it at the beginning of your day or whenever you feel overwhelmed by distractions and need divine assistance to focus your mind and efforts.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention, raising your hands as you do so, a sign of seeking help from Allah. Focus on the meaning of each word: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, pure and lawful provision, and deeds that are truly accepted by Allah, implying they are done with the right intention and in accordance with His commands. It is recommended to make this dua after the Salam of the Fajr prayer, as it was the Prophet's ๏ทบ practice.
Virtues & Benefits
By asking for 'beneficial knowledge' ('ilman nafi'an), we are not just asking for information, but for knowledge that leads to righteous action and brings us closer to Allah. This is crucial for anyone engaged in learning or seeking to understand Islamic principles. The request for 'good provision' (rizqan tayyiban) encompasses blessings in wealth, health, and family, which can also reduce worldly worries that often distract us. Finally, asking for 'accepted deeds' (amalan mutaqabbalan) ensures our efforts are channeled correctly and receive divine approval, bringing peace of mind and true accomplishment.
Source & Authentication
Fatimah bint Abi Hubaysh (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) taught her to say after the Tashahhud: 'O Allah, I ask You for the removal of all calamities, for the best state of well-being, for the best reward in what is done, and for the best provisions in the world and in the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for the best of what You know and for the good of what is in it, and I seek refuge in You from the worst of what You know and from the evil of what is in it.' In another narration, it is reported that the Prophet ๏ทบ used to say this dua after the Tashahhud: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 7:105, reported by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him)).