اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant during the stillness of night worship (Tahajjud). When you find yourself wrestling with a complex decision, facing an overwhelming challenge, or seeking deeper understanding, turn to Allah in the quiet hours. The pre-dawn is a blessed time for supplication, a moment when the heart is most receptive and the veil between servant and Lord is thinnest. Make this part of your Tahajjud routine when clarity feels distant.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction and humility. Raise your hands, as is customary when making dua, and direct your supplication solely to Allah. Visualize the knowledge, provision, and acceptance you are asking for. Ensure your heart is present, truly seeking Allah's guidance and not merely reciting words. Following this dua with other supplications related to your specific quandaries can amplify its effect.
Virtues & Benefits
This concise yet powerful dua encapsulates a holistic request for spiritual and worldly well-being. 'Beneficial knowledge' ( 'ilman naafi'an) isn't just academic; it's knowledge that leads to righteous action and a closer connection to Allah. 'Goodly provision' (rizqan tayyiban) encompasses lawful earnings and blessings that sustain us without leading us astray. 'Accepted deeds' ('amalan mutaqabbalan) is the ultimate aspiration – ensuring our worship and efforts are pleasing to Allah. When seeking clarity on complex matters, asking for beneficial knowledge specifically helps Allah open your mind to the right path and understand the nuances of the situation.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin Abi Aufa (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever has a need from Allah or from any of His creation, let him perform ablution well and pray two rak'ahs, then praise Allah, send blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), and then ask Allah of His bounty, or ask Allah of His bounty – then supplicate with what he wishes.' He then mentioned a supplication: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik' (O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty). 'Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught us this supplication, and mentioned that one could ask for the needs of this world and the hereafter.' (Sahih Muslim 7:18, also recorded in Sunan Ibn Majah 3842 with slight variation where the specific dua is mentioned). The emphasis is on seeking Allah's bounty and making dua after prayer, but the essence of seeking beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds is a fundamental supplication taught by the Prophet ﷺ.