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 powerful dua is particularly suited for the morning. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite it after the Fajr prayer, seeking these three fundamental blessings from Allah for the entire day ahead. It's a beautiful way to align our intentions and seek divine assistance from the very start of our day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence, reflecting on each request. Raise your hands in supplication as you make the dua, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ. It's best recited in Arabic, but if that's difficult, focus on understanding the meaning and conveying your heartfelt request to Allah in your own words, ensuring you cover the essence of beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted actions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses three of the most comprehensive blessings a Muslim can ask for: * **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Nafi'an):** Knowledge that guides us, makes us better Muslims, and leads us closer to Allah. It's knowledge that is acted upon and benefits both this life and the Hereafter. * **Goodly Provision (Rizqan Tayyiban):** This includes not just wealth, but also health, family, and all forms of sustenance that are pure, lawful, and lead to contentment. * **Acceptable Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** Deeds that are performed sincerely for Allah's sake, in accordance with the Sunnah, and are accepted by Him. This acceptance is key to our success in the Hereafter. By asking for these three, the Prophet ﷺ taught us a concise yet all-encompassing prayer for a truly blessed life.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never neglected to supplicate in these words in the morning and evening: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'afwa wal-'afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'afwaka wa 'afiyataka fi deeni wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa a-min raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yamini wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi. Wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.' And Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate after the dawn prayer: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا > **Translation:** O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds. > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan* — Sahih Muslim 7:165