اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is best recited right after waking up in the morning, before you begin your day's activities. It's a powerful way to set your intentions and seek Allah's blessing over your entire day, asking for the strength that comes from knowledge, the purity of provision, and the acceptance of your efforts.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, picturing the immense blessings you are asking for. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly while making dua, just as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would do for many supplications. Turn to Allah with a hopeful heart, knowing that He is Al-Qadeer (The All-Powerful) and Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing).
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses the core elements of a successful and fulfilling life in this world and the hereafter. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman naafi'an):** Seeking knowledge that benefits you, your family, and society, and most importantly, knowledge that brings you closer to Allah. * **Goodly Provision (rizqan tayyiban):** Asking for sustenance that is pure, lawful, and sufficient, which is a means of strength and well-being. * **Accepted Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** The ultimate goal is that our efforts, worship, and good deeds are accepted by Allah. This acceptance is what truly matters and leads to success in the hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this dua after Fajr prayer, showing its immense importance for starting the day with divine favor.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) said the morning prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is good and lawful, and deeds that are accepted.'