اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer, before speaking to anyone. While the primary focus of the hadith is Fajr, the principle of seeking beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds is relevant at any time, especially when leaving a place of worship like the masjid where one has sought guidance and connection with Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction after finishing your prayer. It's particularly potent after Fajr, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised. Turn towards the Qiblah (direction of the Ka'bah) if possible, and make this supplication with a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase: asking Allah for knowledge that benefits oneself and others, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Him.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua after Fajr prayer is a powerful way to start your day with a request for the best in this life and the Hereafter. Beneficial knowledge guides us to what is right and pleasing to Allah. Goodly provision sustains us without leading us astray. Acceptable deeds are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands. By seeking these three things, we are essentially asking Allah to bless our entire day and our efforts, including the vital task of raising our children according to His guidance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever says after the dawn prayer, before speaking to anyone: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds), then if he dies on that day, he will have entered Paradise.' (Sahih Muslim 984, also reported in Sunan Ibn Majah 925). The context is after Fajr prayer, before engaging in worldly talk.