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 particularly potent when recited during Tahajjud, the voluntary night prayer. The stillness of the night and the act of standing before Allah in devotion create a profound spiritual atmosphere. When you find yourself struggling with hesitation or fear in speaking truth, especially when it concerns important matters or when you need to uphold justice, incorporating this plea into your Tahajjud can be incredibly empowering. It's a moment where your heart is most open, and your connection with Allah is deepest, making it an ideal time to seek His assistance in cultivating the courage to be truthful.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart during your Tahajjud prayer. Raise your hands as you normally would during supplication. Focus on the meaning of each word, understanding that you are directly asking the Creator for the strength to be truthful. Visualize yourself speaking truth with confidence and conviction. It's beneficial to repeat it a few times, seeking Allah's help with earnestness.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking beneficial knowledge (ilm nafi') equips you to discern truth from falsehood and to speak with wisdom. Goodly provision (rizqan tayyiban) can include not just material sustenance but also the spiritual richness that comes from living a life aligned with truth. Most importantly, asking for acceptable deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan) is seeking Allah's grace for your actions to be acknowledged and rewarded, which includes the act of speaking truth, a deed greatly loved by Allah. This dua, by encompassing these three essential requests, helps build a foundation for a life where speaking truth becomes a natural and unhesitating part of your character, especially in the blessed hours of the night.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): She said, 'When the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed the Subh prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925). While the context provided is for the Subh prayer, the principle of seeking these three things remains universally applicable, and the spiritual height of Tahajjud makes it an even more fitting time for such earnest supplication.