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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is often recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It's a perfect way to start your day, seeking divine assistance in gaining knowledge that benefits you, obtaining sustenance that is pure and lawful, and performing actions that are pleasing to Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, ideally after the Fajr prayer. Raise your hands slightly, as is customary when making dua. Reflect on the meaning of each part as you utter it: asking for knowledge that truly guides and enlightens, provision that is wholesome and free from doubt, and deeds that are accepted by our Creator. Allah loves those who turn to Him with earnest supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a believer's most essential requests. 'Ilman naafi'an' (beneficial knowledge) includes understanding Allah's oneness, His Names and Attributes, His commands, and what leads to His pleasure. Such knowledge is the foundation of a righteous life and a means to drawing closer to Allah. Rizqan tayyiban (pure provision) ensures that what sustains us is lawful and blessed. 'Amalan mutaqabbalan' (accepted deeds) is the ultimate aim, for our worship and good actions to be acknowledged and rewarded by Allah. By asking for all three, we are seeking a complete package for a life well-lived in accordance with divine guidance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Umm Salamah that when the Prophet (ﷺ) performed the morning prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, provision that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 974)