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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited at the beginning of Tahajjud, after establishing your intention and before engaging in prolonged supplication. The stillness of the night and the act of waking for worship create a powerful state of reflection, making it an opportune moment to ask Allah for inner peace and control over emotions like anger and impatience. It can be repeated throughout your Tahajjud prayer, especially during sujood (prostration).
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and deep reflection. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, visualizing the traits you are asking for. Raise your hands in supplication as you would in other duas. It's recommended to start with praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Maintain a state of wudu (ritual purity) if possible. Believe in Allah's power to grant your request.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, offered during the blessed hours of Tahajjud, directly addresses the core components needed to manage anger and impatience: beneficial knowledge to understand oneself and situations, good provision which often eases worldly anxieties that can fuel anger, and acceptable deeds that bring one closer to Allah and foster spiritual discipline. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this dua after beginning his prayer. Tahajjud itself is a time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven and answers supplications, making it a prime opportunity to seek His help in overcoming negative character traits. The Quran mentions the patient (as-sabirun) as being loved by Allah (Al-Imran 3:148), and seeking patience through worship is a direct path to earning His pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he said the taslim (ending the prayer), would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, provision that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.' (Sahih Muslim 7:45). While this hadith specifically mentions the end of the Fard prayer, the essence of seeking these three things is universally beneficial, and the time of Tahajjud amplifies the potential for acceptance.