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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when recited during the blessed hours of the night, especially after performing Tahajjud prayer. The stillness and spiritual elevation of this time make it an ideal moment to turn to Allah with sincere supplication for relief from financial difficulties and for blessings in one's sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full conviction and sincerity. It is best to raise your hands (as is the Sunnah when making dua) after finishing your prayer, facing the Qiblah. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, then make this specific supplication. Ensure your heart is present and focused on seeking Allah's help.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses three essential requests that lead to well-being in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge opens doors to understanding faith and navigating life's challenges. Goodly provision ensures that what you receive is pure and blessed, free from unlawful means. Acceptable deeds are those that are performed sincerely for Allah's sake and are therefore rewarded. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite this dua in the morning, but its essence of seeking comprehensive blessings makes it suitable for any time, especially the spiritually charged moments of the night when Allah descends to the lowest heaven.
Source & Authentication
Fatimah bint Abi Hubaysh (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) taught her to say in the morning: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds). — Sunan Ibn Majah 925 (Hasan)