اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after Fajr (morning) prayer, before engaging in any worldly activities or speaking to anyone. It's a beautiful way to start your day by seeking Allah's help in all aspects of your life, including the strength to face difficulties with patience.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and a focused heart, raising your hands slightly as you make the supplication. Imagine asking your Creator for these essential provisions for your worldly and hereafter success. The key is intention and presence of mind.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking excellence in three crucial areas of life: beneficial knowledge that guides you, pure provision that sustains you righteously, and acceptable deeds that are pleasing to Allah. By asking for these, you are implicitly seeking Allah's support in navigating life's challenges, including trials, with a sound mind, lawful sustenance, and actions that weigh heavily on your scale of good deeds. Beneficial knowledge helps you understand trials as tests from Allah, pure provision ensures you don't compromise your deen for worldly gain, and acceptable deeds are the ultimate goal that earns Allah's pleasure, which is the greatest reward in the face of any hardship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "No one says at sunrise: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds), but he is forgiven until the next morning."