اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite immediately after waking up, before you even get out of bed or start your morning tasks. It sets the tone for your entire day, asking Allah to bless your efforts with purpose and acceptance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, imagining yourself asking Allah directly. It's best recited before engaging in any worldly activities for the day. While this specific dua doesn't require a specific posture, facing the Qiblah while making dua is generally considered good etiquette. Remember, the sincerity of your heart is paramount.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates three vital requests that form the bedrock of a productive and fulfilling life in this world and the hereafter. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Naafi'an):** This isn't just about accumulating facts; it's about knowledge that leads you closer to Allah, guides your actions, and benefits yourself and others. It's knowledge that increases your fear of Allah and your understanding of His commands. * **Pure Provisions (Rizqan Tayyiban):** This encompasses all forms of sustenance – wealth, health, family, and opportunities – that are lawful (halal) and good. Asking for tayyib rizq ensures that what Allah provides is a source of blessing rather than tribulation. * **Acceptable Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** This is perhaps the most crucial request. We can strive and labor, but our deeds are only valuable if Allah accepts them. This plea acknowledges our own shortcomings and dependence on Allah's mercy for our worship and efforts to be recognized and rewarded.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, after finishing the morning prayer, when he would say the taslim: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and acceptable deeds). This narration is found in Sunan Ibn Majah (925) and is considered Sahih by many scholars. A similar version asking for these three things is also reported in Sahih Muslim (7:1648), though the context there is after Fajr prayer.