اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
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 powerful supplication is ideally recited immediately after waking up, before you fully engage with the day's activities. It sets the tone for your entire day, asking Allah to fill it with positivity and righteousness. Making it a part of your morning routine, perhaps after Fajr prayer, helps imprint its meaning onto your heart.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a clear heart. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands, and call upon Allah with humility and hope. Reflect on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. This internalizes the prayer and increases its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, while seemingly simple, encompasses a profound request for a balanced and righteous life. By asking for beneficial knowledge, we seek to understand Allah's Deen and how to live according to His commands, which naturally steers us away from harmful thoughts like envy and hatred. Seeking goodly provision helps us be content with what Allah has given us, reducing the desire for what others possess. Finally, asking for accepted deeds focuses our energy on pleasing Allah, which cultivates love for Him and for our fellow Muslims. A heart focused on these three aspects is far less susceptible to the darkness of envy and animosity. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make similar comprehensive supplications in the morning, seeking the best of this life and the next.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) said the morning prayer, he would say: '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.) - This version is commonly found in Sunan Ibn Majah (3845) and Sunan An-Nasa'i (5422), and its authenticity is widely accepted within the context of morning supplications.