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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It's a powerful way to begin your day, seeking Allah's blessings for a morning filled with purpose, understanding, and positive action.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, directing your heart and intention towards Allah. It's best said immediately after completing the obligatory Fajr prayer, while still in your prayer space, before engaging in worldly matters. Imagine each word flowing from a heart yearning for Allah's guidance and acceptance.
Virtues & Benefits
By seeking beneficial knowledge, we ask Allah to grant us wisdom that truly guides us and helps us understand His creation and His commands. Asking for goodly provision ensures that whatever sustenance Allah provides is pure and lawful, a means of strength for righteous deeds. Most importantly, asking for accepted deeds means we strive not just to act, but to act in a way that is pleasing to Allah, which is the ultimate goal of our worship and our lives.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet (peace be upon him) upon finishing the morning prayer would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 742)