اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recited immediately upon waking in the morning. It sets the tone for the entire day, asking Allah for the essential elements that lead to His pleasure: knowledge that benefits us, sustenance that is pure, and actions that are accepted.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart after waking up. Visualize the meaning as you speak: asking Allah for the guidance to seek and apply knowledge wisely, to earn and spend provision lawfully, and to perform deeds that are pleasing to Him, which inherently includes following the Sunnah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a blessed day. Beneficial knowledge guides us in our worship and worldly affairs. Goodly provision ensures we are sustained without falling into unlawful means. Acceptable deeds are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake, in accordance with His commands and the example of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Following the Sunnah is a key component of performing acceptable deeds.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Prophet (ﷺ) would say the morning prayer, he would not say salutations until he had said: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' It was narrated from Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Prophet (ﷺ) finished the dawn prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.'