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 beautiful and comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting during the blessed hours of Tahajjud (night prayer). As you stand before Allah, the Creator of all knowledge, in the stillness of the night, ask Him for understanding and the ability to absorb difficult subjects. It can also be recited after any prayer, or at any time you are seeking to deepen your understanding of Islamic knowledge or any pursuit that requires divine assistance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Begin by praising Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ. Imagine yourself standing before your Lord, humbly asking for His bounty. It's best to recite it after completing your Rak'ahs of Tahajjud, with your hands raised as a sign of supplication. Maintain a state of purity and focus, remembering that Allah loves to hear from His servants during the night.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of three crucial aspects of a Muslim's life: 'Ilm Naf' (beneficial knowledge) which guides us and allows us to act correctly; Rizq Tayyib (goodly provision) which is pure and enables us to worship Allah without worry; and 'Amal Mutaqabbal (acceptable deeds) which are the fruits of our knowledge and provision, accepted by Allah, leading to success in this life and the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a comprehensive request for a life well-lived in service to Allah. Seeking knowledge through Tahajjud is particularly potent, as the night is a time when supplications are often answered and the heart is more receptive.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say, after completing the morning (Fajr) prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds). Sahih Muslim 77