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 nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for the start of any new endeavor, whether it's a new job, a personal project, a scholarly pursuit, or even a fresh start after facing challenges. When you feel that flutter of excitement for something new, but also the quiet whisper of self-doubt, recite this. It's also powerful to say when you're seeking guidance on the right path or trying to ensure your efforts are accepted by Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing your heart on the meaning. Imagine yourself asking Allah directly, seeking His blessing in your knowledge, your sustenance, and your actions. It's best recited after the obligatory prayers, but can also be said at any time you feel the need for Allah's help in building confidence and ensuring your intentions are pure and your work is righteous. Make sure to face the Qibla if possible and raise your hands as you make dua, as is the Sunnah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks for three essential elements for success in this life and the next. **Beneficial knowledge** helps you understand your Deen and navigate the world with wisdom. **Goodly provision** ensures your livelihood is pure and blessed, free from unlawful earnings. Most importantly, **acceptable deeds** mean your actions are done for the sake of Allah and are worthy of His reward. By seeking these, we are essentially asking Allah to empower us to overcome the hesitation and fear that self-doubt brings, enabling us to pursue our aspirations with conviction and hope, knowing that our efforts, if pure, will be acknowledged and rewarded.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say this prayer in the morning: '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.)