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 excellent to recite daily, especially in the morning after Fajr prayer. For our elders, it's a beautiful reminder to ask Allah for the ability to manage their daily lives smoothly, for their deeds to be accepted, and for their provision to be pure and sufficient, easing their burdens.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Imagine the ease and acceptance you are asking for. It's best to raise your hands in supplication, although it's not strictly required for this particular dua. Focus on the meaning and the immense power of asking Allah directly.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses seeking three of the most important aspects for a fulfilling life: beneficial knowledge that guides us, pure and lawful provision that sustains us, and deeds that are accepted by Allah, leading to His pleasure and reward. For the elderly, this translates to the grace of understanding their needs, having their affairs managed with ease, and their remaining years filled with meaningful, accepted worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): She said, "When the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed the morning prayer, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, sustenance that is good and pure, and deeds that are accepted.'" (Sahih Muslim 7:51)