اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited in the morning, after the Fajr prayer. It sets a spiritual tone for the day, asking Allah for the resources needed to navigate its challenges with strength and faith.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Visualize the requests being granted as you utter the words. It is recommended to raise your hands slightly while making this dua, as is customary for supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua acknowledges our complete reliance on Allah for guidance, provision, and acceptance of our efforts. Beneficial knowledge empowers us to understand our faith and live according to it. Pure sustenance ensures our provisions are lawful and blessed, aiding our worship. Accepted deeds are the ultimate goal, as they are what will weigh heavily on our scales on the Day of Judgment. This combination fosters spiritual strength and resilience by grounding us in our purpose and trust in Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed the morning prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is good and pure, and deeds that are acceptable.'