Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Seeking Knowledge of the Unseen and Future Events

Knowledge & Learning
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 784

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا

O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.

Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan

When to Read

This dua is recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the morning after Fajr prayer. It's a powerful way to start your day, seeking Allah's blessings for knowledge that benefits you, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are accepted by Him.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, ideally after the obligatory Fajr prayer while still in your place of prayer, or at least before beginning your daily activities. Raise your hands slightly and ask Allah with hope and reliance on Him.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encompasses three of the most crucial requests for a Muslim's life. Beneficial knowledge guides us to the truth and protects us from misguidance. Pure provision sustains us and our families without compromise to our deen. Accepted deeds are those that weigh heavily on our scale on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet's ﷺ consistent practice of this dua highlights its immense importance.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say in the morning: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.) — Sahih Muslim 784
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 784
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