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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited in the morning, after Fajr prayer, before engaging in worldly activities. It's a way to begin your day by seeking Allah's blessings and guidance for all aspects of your life, setting a positive and productive tone.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with your hands raised slightly. Focus on the meaning of each word, asking Allah with certainty and hope. It's best recited after finishing the morning adhkar (remembrances of Allah).
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication encapsulates seeking the best in three crucial areas: beneficial knowledge that guides you, pure sustenance that nourishes you, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. By seeking these, you are essentially asking for Allah's pleasure and success in this life and the Hereafter, which brings immense peace and relief from worries about provision and purpose. When our focus is on pleasing Allah and seeking His help, the anxieties of the world tend to diminish.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would perform the morning prayer, and he had finished it, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' ('O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and accepted deeds.')