اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent at the start of any new venture, especially when seeking to deepen your connection with Allah or embark on a new phase of your faith journey. It’s perfect for the morning, after Fajr prayer, to set a positive and divinely-aligned intention for the day ahead. You can also recite it when feeling lost, uncertain, or when desiring a fresh start in your worship and understanding of Islam.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands, as is customary when making supplication, and focus on the meaning of each word. Visualize beneficial knowledge entering your mind, pure sustenance coming your way, and your actions being accepted by Allah. It’s best to say it after completing your obligatory prayers or during times of quiet reflection.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates three fundamental pillars for a thriving life of faith. Beneficial knowledge guides you on the straight path, good provision sustains you without hardship, and accepted deeds earn you Allah’s pleasure and reward in this life and the next. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite this dua in the morning, signifying its importance for a purposeful start.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he said the morning prayer, used to say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, provision that is good and deeds that are accepted.' — Sahih Muslim 7:33