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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is perfect to recite in the morning after you have sincerely repented for past sins. It's a beautiful way to begin your day with a renewed intention to please Allah, seeking His assistance in all aspects of your life as you embark on a new chapter free from the burden of those transgressions. Imagine waking up, performing your Fajr prayer, and then turning to Allah with this supplication, asking Him to bless your efforts and guide your path.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. Imagine the words flowing from your tongue and reaching Allah (Glory be to Him). Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us, and feel the weight of your past sins lifting as you entrust your future to the Most Merciful. It's best recited after the morning prayer (Fajr), but can be beneficial at any time you feel the need for renewal and divine support.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses three crucial elements for a fulfilling life after repentance: beneficial knowledge to guide your actions, good provision that sustains you and allows you to do good, and accepted deeds that draw you closer to Allah. When we sincerely repent, Allah (Glory be to Him) turns to us with immense mercy. Making this dua signifies our commitment to utilizing this fresh start by seeking what is pleasing to Him, ensuring our efforts are not in vain.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Umm Salamah: Whenever the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ finished his morning salutation (Tashahhud), he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, for good provisions, and for deeds that are accepted.'