اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is best recited in the morning, after Fajr prayer. It sets a positive intention for the day, seeking Allah's blessing in our pursuits and our ability to do good deeds that are pleasing to Him. It's a powerful way to begin the day with a focus on spiritual growth and acceptance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt belief. Raise your hands as you make the supplication, as this is a Sunnah practice. Focus on the meaning of each word, asking Allah earnestly for these three essential things: knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is lawful and good, and actions that are accepted by Him. Reflect on your own life and how these requests apply to you.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request that covers the essentials of a successful life in both this world and the hereafter. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Nafi'an):** Seeking knowledge that guides us, increases our understanding of Islam, and helps us implement it in our lives. This is knowledge that leads to action and draws us closer to Allah. * **Pure Provision (Rizqan Tayyiban):** Asking for sustenance that is lawful (halal), good, and free from any dubious or unlawful means. This includes not just wealth, but also health, family, and all that Allah provides. * **Accepted Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** This is perhaps the most crucial part. We can strive to do good deeds, but true success lies in them being accepted by Allah. This dua asks for the tawfiq (ability and success granted by Allah) to perform deeds that are done with sincere intention, according to the Sunnah, and free from showing off or seeking worldly praise.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when the morning came: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted.) — Reported by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her), Sunan Ibn Majah 3848, Sahih Muslim 731.