اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This is a comprehensive supplication that can be recited at any time, but it is particularly beneficial in the morning after Fajr prayer. It sets a positive and productive tone for the day, seeking Allah's blessings in areas crucial for navigating life's challenges: knowledge to understand, provision to sustain, and deeds to be accepted by Him. When facing difficulties, asking for accepted deeds reminds us of the importance of our connection with Allah and the reward that comes from pleasing Him, even amidst hardship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on each part of the request. Visualize the meaning: seeking knowledge that truly benefits, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the Sunnah, and make earnest dua. It can be repeated multiple times for added emphasis.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a believer's reliance on Allah for the essentials of a fulfilling life and hereafter. Beneficial knowledge guides us, good provision sustains us lawfully, and accepted deeds are the ultimate goal, earning Allah's pleasure and reward. In times of difficulty, this supplication helps shift focus from the problem to seeking solutions and blessings from the One who controls all affairs. It fosters a mindset of gratitude and dependence on Allah, which are cornerstones of patience and acceptance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.' (Sahih Muslim 7. Also found in Sunan Ibn Majah 3846 and Sunan An-Nasa'i 6, with slight variations in wording but the same core meaning). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us a comprehensive dua that covers the pillars of a blessed life: knowledge that guides, provision that is pure, and actions that are accepted by our Creator. This beautiful supplication, when made with a sincere heart, can indeed be a source of strength when life throws unforeseen challenges our way. By asking for accepted deeds, we are indirectly asking for Allah's mercy and support in fulfilling our responsibilities, even when circumstances are tough. It reminds us that our ultimate aim is pleasing Allah, and with that intention, patience becomes a natural consequence.