اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It's a powerful way to start your day, seeking Allah's blessings and guidance for everything you will do, including your efforts to provide for and care for your family.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after completing the Fajr prayer. It is recommended to say it facing the Qiblah, with full presence of heart and belief in Allah's ability to grant your requests. Reflect on the meaning of each request: knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses three essential elements for a blessed life and successful endeavors, including the fulfillment of family responsibilities. Beneficial knowledge helps us navigate life's challenges and raise our families correctly. Pure provision ensures that our earnings are lawful and bring barakah (blessing) to our homes. Accepted deeds mean that our efforts, including our work to support our families, are pleasing to Allah, leading to reward in this life and the next. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua so that a person would be protected until the next morning, making it a comprehensive shield for the day ahead. (Sahih Muslim 7:10)
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when morning came: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds). And when evening came, he would say the like of that. (Sahih Muslim 7:10)