اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite immediately after waking up in the morning, before you start your day. It sets a positive intention for the hours ahead, asking Allah for the ability to engage in beneficial actions and speech.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. It's best recited after Fajr prayer, or even before if you are awake. Imagine yourself seeking these three essential qualities from Allah as you speak the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is comprehensive, asking for: 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman nafi'an):** Knowledge that leads you closer to Allah and helps you navigate life correctly. 2. **Pure Provisions (rizqan tayyiban):** Sustenance that is lawful and good, whether it's wealth, health, or family. 3. **Accepted Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** Actions performed solely for Allah's pleasure, which He accepts from us. By asking for these, we are implicitly asking for the clarity and courage to speak truth, as beneficial knowledge guides us to truth, pure provisions sustain us in it, and accepted deeds strengthen our resolve to uphold it.
Source & Authentication
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never omitted these words in the morning and evening prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted).