اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْۤ اَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَّ رِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَّ عَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an wa rizqan tayyiban wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite after Fajr prayer, as recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It's also suitable anytime you seek deeper understanding of the Quran, embark on a study session, or feel a desire to unlock its profound messages. Reciting it before engaging with the Quranic text can set a spiritual tone for reflection and learning.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Raise your hands as you would for any supplication. Focus on the meaning of the words: asking Allah for knowledge that truly benefits the heart and mind, sustenance that is lawful and good, and actions that are accepted by Him. The inclusion of 'beneficial knowledge' here specifically encompasses understanding Allah's Book.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic request for spiritual and worldly well-being. The 'beneficial knowledge' ('ilman naafi'an) is key to understanding Allah's commands and wisdom, including the deeper meanings within the Quran. When knowledge is beneficial, it leads to righteous action and draws one closer to the Creator. This supplication was a regular practice of the Prophet ﷺ, signifying its immense importance.
Source & Authentication
‘Amr bin Al-‘As reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: ‘The son of Adam has no better thing than truthfulness in speech and discharging what is incumbent upon him, and that he should know that what has befallen him was not going to miss him, and what has not befallen him was not going to befall him. Verily, the best of supplication is Al-Hamd (i.e., saying Alhamdulillah), and the best of worship is forbearance. And the supplication of a servant of Allah: ‘O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, and pure sustenance, and accepted deeds’ is a guarantee for him.’ (Reported by Ibn Majah, and graded Sahih by Al-Albani). While the direct quote is found in Ibn Majah, the core components and its emphasis on seeking beneficial knowledge are well-established in authentic narrations, including its frequent recitation by the Prophet ﷺ after Fajr, as narrated in Sahih Muslim.