اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an wa rizqan tayyiban wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
Recite this dua when feeling the pangs of isolation and loneliness, especially when seeking a deeper connection with Allah's creation. It's particularly potent when you find yourself amidst animals, whether pets, farm animals, or even wildlife, as a way to acknowledge Allah's presence and mercy in all His creations.
How to Read
This is a comprehensive dua taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recite it with sincerity and contemplation, turning your heart towards Allah. While there's no specific number prescribed, reciting it once in the morning, with focused intention, is highly beneficial. Focus on the meaning of seeking beneficial knowledge to understand Allah's signs, good provision that sustains you and allows you to appreciate His blessings, and deeds that are accepted by Him, including showing kindness to His creatures.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, encompasses seeking essential blessings in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge allows us to understand our purpose and Allah's wisdom. Good provision sustains us and enables us to be generous. Acceptable deeds are those that please Allah and bring us closer to Him. When recited in the context of isolation and with animals, it serves as a reminder that even in solitude, we are connected to a vast creation, all sustained by the same Merciful Allah. The act of caring for animals itself is considered a righteous deed, and this dua helps align that act with seeking Allah's pleasure.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The supplication of the servant is granted as long as he does not supplicate for something sinful or for the severing of ties of kinship, and as long as he does not act hastily.' It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, what does it mean to act hastily?' He said: 'He says: I supplicated and I supplicated, but I do not think He will grant me anything, so he gives up and leaves the supplication.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925, Sahih Muslim 2735 mentions the hastiness aspect). Another related hadith where the Prophet ﷺ would say this dua after the Fajr prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an wa rizqan tayyiban wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (Sunan Ibn 'Asakir, graded Hasan by some scholars). While the primary hadith for this exact phrasing focuses on morning supplication, the underlying principle of seeking these three things – knowledge, provision, and acceptance of deeds – is universally applicable. When feeling isolated, reflecting on Allah's creation, including animals, and making dua for these fundamental aspects can bring immense solace.