اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful supplication is best recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer, as recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. When you find yourself deep in solitary creative work or intellectual study, and perhaps a sense of aimlessness creeps in, turn to this dua. It's a way to imbue your efforts with divine blessing and ensure your endeavors align with what pleases Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a present heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: asking for knowledge that actually benefits, provisions that are pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Visualise your creative or intellectual work as a deed, and ask that it be accepted. Raising your hands slightly can be a way to show supplication, though it's not a strict condition for this specific dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic request for well-being in this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge guides us, good provisions sustain us without leading to transgression, and accepted deeds are our ultimate capital. By asking for these three things, we are essentially asking Allah to make our solitary pursuits purposeful, righteous, and ultimately pleasing to Him, which is the greatest meaning we can find.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed the morning prayer, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and accepted deeds).