اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when you feel a strong desire to learn, or when you are embarking on a new educational pursuit. Recite it after Fajr prayer, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that prayers after Fajr are witnessed. It can also be recited when you are feeling stuck or seeking clarity in your studies, hoping for divine guidance, perhaps even through a righteous dream that might offer insight or direction.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible. Begin with praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Then, recite this powerful dua with sincerity and conviction, believing that Allah will grant you what you ask for. It is recommended to repeat it three times. After the dua, make specific supplications for the knowledge you seek and how you hope it might be beneficial for you and others. Remain in a state of reflection and humility.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking knowledge that is not just abundant but truly *beneficial* – knowledge that guides one towards what is good and deters from what is evil. It links this pursuit to 'good provision' and 'accepted deeds', highlighting the holistic nature of seeking knowledge in Islam. Beneficial knowledge is a key component for spiritual growth and for serving Allah effectively. While there isn't a specific dua for receiving knowledge *only* through dreams, the principle of seeking guidance from Allah is central. Righteous dreams can be a form of divine inspiration, and this dua prepares you to receive any form of guidance Allah bestows, whether through waking insight or visions in sleep, by asking for the very qualities that make knowledge valuable.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, upon finishing the morning (Fajr) prayer, used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds).