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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited immediately after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It's part of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ morning routine, seeking Allah's blessings and protection as the new day begins. Reciting it helps set a positive intention for your day, focusing on spiritual and worldly well-being.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with conviction. Face the Qiblah if possible, and raise your hands slightly, as you would when making other supplications. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah for genuine benefit from your knowledge, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for a well-rounded life pleasing to Allah. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman nafi'an):** Seeking knowledge that not only increases your understanding but also leads you to act upon it, bringing you closer to Allah and benefiting yourself and others. * **Goodly Provision (rizqan tayyiban):** Asking for sustenance that is not just abundant but also pure, lawful (halal), and free from any ill-gotten gains, which purifies one's life and worship. * **Acceptable Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** The ultimate goal is for our efforts to be accepted by Allah. This implies sincerity, following the Sunnah, and seeking His pleasure in all our actions.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed the morning (Fajr) prayer, while he was in his place, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.) — Sahih Muslim 7:50 (Book 35, Hadith 19)