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 particularly relevant when you find yourself feeling isolated or seeking direction. Recite it during moments of quiet reflection, perhaps in the morning after Fajr, or any time you feel a need to reconnect with Allah and ask for guidance in your solitary pursuits. It's a way to transform moments of perceived loneliness into opportunities for spiritual growth and action.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine your hands cupped, seeking Allah's blessings. Focus on the meaning of each word, asking Allah for knowledge that benefits you and others, for sustenance that is pure and lawful, and for actions that are pleasing to Him. Doing so while alone can deepen your connection with Allah without distraction.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking three essential elements for a meaningful life, especially when one is navigating solitary paths. Beneficial knowledge illuminates your way, good provisions sustain you ethically, and accepted deeds bring you closer to Allah. It's a comprehensive request that ensures your solitary time is spent in ways that are spiritually productive and aligned with divine pleasure, turning potential isolation into a fertile ground for personal and spiritual development.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say, when he had said the prescribed prayer in the morning, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, and provisions that are good, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 7:16, Book 4, Hadith 975)