اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when recited during the blessed hours of Tahajjud (night prayer). As you engage in this deep worship, after your prayer or during your supplications, you can turn to Allah with this request, seeking His grace for a life filled with beneficial provisions, both worldly and spiritual.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction during your Tahajjud prayer. Raise your hands, face the Qiblah if possible, and pour your heart out to Allah. Believe that He is Al-Razzaq (The Ultimate Provider) and Al-Kareem (The Most Generous), and He will respond to your sincere call. The act of performing Tahajjud itself is a powerful means of drawing closer to Allah, and accompanying it with specific dua enhances its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic request for a blessed life. Beneficial knowledge guides us to the truth and righteous actions. Pure sustenance is that which is lawful (halal) and untainted by prohibited means, bringing peace and barakah. Accepted deeds are those performed sincerely for Allah's pleasure, which are the true essence of our purpose. Performing these supplications during Tahajjud, the time when Allah descends to the lowest heaven and calls out for those who seek Him, amplifies the chances of our duas being answered.
Source & Authentication
‘Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, after finishing his Fajr prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.) This narration specifically mentions Fajr, but the principle of seeking these three things is universally applicable, and the time of Tahajjud is exceptionally conducive for their supplication due to its blessed nature.