اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This is a powerful supplication to recite in the morning after Fajr prayer. It's a way to start your day by seeking Allah's blessings for your actions, sustenance, and understanding, laying a foundation for a life pleasing to Him, which in turn, contributes to a good ending.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart, facing the Qiblah if possible. Understand the meaning of each part: 'beneficial knowledge' that guides you, 'goodly provision' that sustains you lawfully, and 'deeds accepted' that bring you closer to Allah. Make it a habit, and let it be a constant reminder of your reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is comprehensive, encompassing crucial aspects of a believer's life. Seeking 'beneficial knowledge' helps us understand our deen and the world Allah created. 'Goodly provision' ensures we are sustained in a lawful and blessed manner. Most importantly, asking for 'deeds accepted' is the ultimate goal, as it's the acceptance of our worship and good actions that leads to Allah's pleasure and a 'Husnul Khatimah' (a good ending). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often supplicate with these words, teaching us the importance of prioritizing these elements in our lives.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): When the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed the morning prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, sustenance that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3843, Sahih al-Bukhari 6306, Sahih Muslim 925 - the wording in Muslim is slightly different but conveys the same meaning).