اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited immediately after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It's part of the morning supplications that set the tone for the entire day, asking Allah for blessings in fundamental aspects of our lives.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. It is typically recited once after the obligatory acts of the Fajr prayer, before engaging in other daily activities. Ensure you maintain the state of Wudu (ablution) as you would for prayer.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses three core pillars of a successful life in this world and the next. Beneficial knowledge ('ilman nafi'an) allows us to worship Allah correctly and navigate life's challenges. Pure provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures our sustenance is lawful and blessed, free from ill-gotten gains. Finally, acceptable deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan) are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, which are the only ones that will be accepted and bring true reward.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would offer the morning prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is pure, and deeds that are acceptable.'