اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
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 moments leading up to or just after stepping into a new role or taking on a significant responsibility. Whether it's a new job, a leadership position, or even a new project that requires your full attention, reciting this dua can help you set the right intention and seek Allah's help for success and acceptance.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to grant what you ask. Focus on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. It's a beautiful way to start any endeavor, ensuring you're seeking Allah's pleasure and assistance from the outset.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers the essential pillars of success in this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge guides you, good provision sustains you, and accepted deeds are the ultimate goal. By asking for these three, you're essentially asking Allah to bless your efforts, guide your actions, and make your contribution meaningful and pleasing to Him.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: ‘I used to say: O Allah, I ask You for right guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency. And the narrator Abu Bakr said: I used to say: O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.’ This hadith was narrated by Ibn Majah, who said: ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘Abdullah ibn Mas'ud said: ‘I used to say: O Allah, I ask You for right guidance, piety, chastity, and self-sufficiency.’ So someone said to him: ‘You have asked for many things!’ He said: ‘I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: No servant is asked for anything except that it will be given to him, so ask for much.’