اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
"O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds."
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is perfect for the start of any new phase, especially when seeking a fresh start in health. Recite it upon waking, before embarking on a new health regimen, or when feeling a desire to improve your well-being. It signifies turning to Allah for guidance and blessing in your endeavors.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing your intention on seeking Allah's help for a healthy new beginning. It is recommended to raise your hands as you make this supplication. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make du'a in this manner. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, encompasses seeking three crucial elements for a fulfilling life: beneficial knowledge that guides us, good provision that sustains us, and acceptable deeds that bring us closer to Allah. When applied to health, seeking beneficial knowledge helps us make wise choices, good provision can include the health and vitality Allah grants us, and acceptable deeds involve taking care of the body Allah has entrusted to us.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The supplication of a Muslim for his brother in his absence is answered. An angel is appointed by his side, and every time he supplicates for his brother, the angel says: 'Amin, and for you the like of it.' Ibn Majah added: 'When a servant of Allah asks Allah for something, He says to the angel responsible for his affairs: 'Write it down as he asks for it, and store it among his provisions, for I wish to bestow it upon him later.' Al-Bazzar narrated in its chain: 'When a servant of Allah asks Allah for something, He says to the angel responsible for his affairs: 'Write it down as he asks for it, and store it among his provisions, for I wish to bestow it upon him later.' Ibn Majah narrated from Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): 'The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, when he performed the Subh prayer: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is useful, and sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are acceptable.''