اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is highly recommended to be recited in the morning, immediately after Fajr prayer or as you are waking up and preparing to start your day. It sets a positive and purposeful tone, asking Allah (SWT) to bless your efforts with clarity, integrity, and acceptance throughout the day. Reciting it during this transition time reminds us that every aspect of our day, from our thoughts to our actions, is ultimately under Allah's watch and guidance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full attention, preferably after completing your morning prayers (Salah). Raise your hands slightly in supplication if possible, and focus on the meaning of the words. Ask Allah (SWT) with conviction, trusting that He will grant you what is best for you. Reflect on each part of the dua: seeking knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Him, which leads to making the right decisions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses key elements for a blessed day and a successful life in this world and the Hereafter. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman naafi'an'):** Seeking knowledge that truly benefits you and helps you understand Allah's commands, making sound judgments. * **Goodly Provision (rizqan tayyiban'):** Asking for sustenance that is pure, lawful, and brings no harm or complication. This ensures that your livelihood supports righteous actions and decisions. * **Acceptable Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan'):** The ultimate goal is for our actions to be accepted by Allah (SWT). When our deeds are accepted, it signifies that they were performed with sincerity, in accordance with the Sunnah, and with the right intentions, which naturally guides us towards making right decisions.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when morning came: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.) — Reported by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her), collected in Sahih Muslim 7:43 and Sunan Ibn Majah 925.