اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited immediately after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It sets a beautiful intention for the day, asking Allah to bless your efforts with knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are accepted by Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart after completing your Fajr prayer. Picture Allah (SWT) listening to your supplication. It's a concise yet comprehensive request for the best of this life and the hereafter. The intention behind the dua is key – you are actively seeking Allah's grace to guide your day towards good.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua in the morning is a Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and it encompasses requests for three of the most vital aspects of a Muslim's life: knowledge that is beneficial (leading to correct worship and understanding), provision that is pure and lawful (sustaining us without leading us astray), and deeds that are accepted (ensuring our efforts are rewarded). This combination is a recipe for a blessed day and a life pleasing to Allah. It's particularly relevant for a morning of generosity and charity, as accepted deeds are the ultimate goal of any good action, including giving.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when the morning came: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, for goodly provision, and for deeds that are to be accepted.' (Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan).