اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is a perfect morning supplication. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite it after the Fajr prayer. It sets the tone for the day, asking for guidance and acceptance in our pursuit of knowledge, sustenance, and righteous actions, all of which contribute to understanding our purpose and the wisdom behind creation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind. Imagine the meaning of each word as it leaves your lips. Ask Allah with conviction, knowing that He is Al-'Aleem (The All-Knowing) and Al-Hakeem (The All-Wise), the ultimate source of all understanding. Raising your hands slightly in supplication is also part of the Sunnah when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses a profound request for the best of worldly and hereafter provisions. Beneficial knowledge ('ilman nafi'an) is not just about accumulating facts, but about knowledge that leads to righteous action, cultivates Taqwa (God-consciousness), and brings us closer to understanding Allah's signs in the universe. Pure provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures that what we consume is lawful and blessed, impacting our health, our character, and our ability to worship. Accepted deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan) are those performed with sincerity for Allah's pleasure, which are the ultimate key to success in both worlds. Together, these elements foster a state of being that is conducive to receiving divine clarity about creation.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to say, "O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the torment of Hellfire, from the torment of the grave, from the trial of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal." He also used to say, "O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency." And 'Uthman said, "... and from the torment of the Hellfire, and from the torment of the grave, and from the trial of life and death, and from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal. O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds." (Sahih Muslim 1071, also found in Sahih Muslim 1396 with a slight variation focusing on knowledge, provision, and deeds).