اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is typically recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer, as part of the morning supplications (adhkar). It's a powerful way to start your day with a focus on spiritual and practical well-being, setting a positive tone for how you interact with the world and its people.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after finishing the Fajr prayer, ideally while still in your place of prayer. Maintain a state of mindfulness, truly asking Allah for these blessings. Reflect on each part of the dua: seeking knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by your Creator. The intention behind the dua is as important as the words themselves.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua doesn't directly mention seeing the good in others, its components are foundational. Beneficial knowledge (`ilman nafi'an`) helps us understand the nuances of human interaction, fostering empathy and reducing misjudgment. Good provision (`rizqan tayyiban`) can reduce the anxieties that might lead us to be critical or envious of others. Most importantly, seeking acceptable deeds (`'amalan mutaqabbalan`) encourages us to focus on our own spiritual growth and accountability before Allah. When we are focused on improving ourselves and our relationship with Allah, we are less likely to scrutinize others and more inclined to see their positive qualities or overlook their shortcomings. This dua, therefore, cultivates an inner state conducive to seeing the good in everyone, by grounding us in sincerity, purpose, and spiritual aspiration.
Source & Authentication
Thumamah bin Shurayh reported: Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I used to hear the Prophet (peace be upon him) supplicate extensively after the morning prayer." 'Amr bin Ziyad said: 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) say: 'No servant says in the morning of each day, and in the evening of each night: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka d-dunya wa dinan' (O Allah, I ask You for this world and religion), except that Allah takes him to task for his worldly affairs, and secures his religion for him." [This is a different dua]. Thumamah said: 'Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "I heard Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) say this morning supplication: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds)."