اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited immediately after waking up, before engaging with the day's tasks. It's particularly beneficial for those who feel hesitant to speak or contribute in morning gatherings, meetings, or even family discussions. By asking Allah for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and accepted deeds, we are essentially seeking the inner strength, clarity, and confidence needed to express ourselves effectively and make a positive impact.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction upon waking. Focus on the meaning of the words, envisioning Allah granting you these blessings. Take a moment to reflect on how beneficial knowledge can empower your speech, how good provisions sustain you, and how accepted deeds give you inner peace and the courage to act.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a comprehensive request for well-being in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge equips us to think clearly and articulate our thoughts with wisdom, overcoming shyness. Good provisions ensure we are sustained and less preoccupied with worldly worries, allowing us to focus on our purpose. Finally, asking for accepted deeds brings contentment and the assurance that our efforts are pleasing to Allah, which can bolster our confidence to speak truth and stand firm.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): Whenever the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said the morning prayer, he would say, 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are acceptable.' (Sahih Muslim 743)