اللَّهُمَّ 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 dua is recited immediately after waking up in the morning, before engaging in any other activity. It sets a positive and productive tone for the day, seeking Allah's blessings from the very start.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, reflecting on each request. Visualize the beneficial knowledge, the pure provision, and the deeds that are accepted by Allah. It is a personal supplication, so saying it quietly to yourself is perfectly fine.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encapsulates the core aspirations for a Muslim's day: acquiring knowledge that benefits oneself and others, earning a livelihood that is pure and lawful, and performing deeds that are pleasing to Allah and ultimately accepted. It's a comprehensive request that aligns our personal goals with divine pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): When Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) would greet the morning, he would say: "Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him, there is no god but Allah, I ask His Forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance." And in a version: "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds." [Sahih Muslim 737]