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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting right before you embark on any new endeavor. Whether it's starting a new job, a challenging project, a learning journey, or even a significant personal goal, say this as you take your first step. It sets the intention and seeks divine assistance for all aspects of your undertaking.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine yourself asking Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) directly for what you need. It's best recited in the morning, ideally after Fajr prayer, but its essence makes it suitable at the very start of any new task or phase.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) when she asked what to say upon approaching a difficult task, is incredibly comprehensive. It asks for: 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('ilman naafi'an):** Knowledge that leads to righteous action and benefits you in this life and the next. 2. **Goodly Provision (rizqan tayyiban):** Halal and pure sustenance, free from doubt or anything unlawful. 3. **Acceptable Deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan):** Actions that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) accepts from you, meaning they are performed with sincere intention and in accordance with His commands. By asking for these three things, you are essentially requesting the tools and the acceptance needed to see your project through successfully, with patience and perseverance, knowing that Allah's help is with those who ask Him.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) to say when she approached a difficult task: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, and sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are acceptable.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925, Sahih Muslim 7:105).