اَللَّهُمَّ 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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is ideally recited right after waking up, before engaging with the day's tasks and before the mind gets clouded with worldly distractions. It's a perfect way to start your morning, setting an intention for clarity, purpose, and acceptance from Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine yourself truly asking Allah for these three essential things. It's a simple yet profound supplication that can be made in Arabic as presented. The act of raising your hands slightly is also a sunnah for supplication, though not strictly required for this specific dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic request for success in both this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge (ilm naafi') guides us and protects us from misguidance. Good provision (rizq tayyib) sustains us and is a blessing from Allah. And acceptable deeds ('amal mutaqabbal) are those that are performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, earning His pleasure and reward.
Source & Authentication
Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "When the Prophet ﷺ finished his prayer, he would seek refuge in Allah by saying: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds)." — Sahih Muslim 744