اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This is a profound supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make after the morning prayer (Fajr). As Ramadan draws to a close, and we're in those crucial final nights, especially seeking Laylat al-Qadr, this dua is perfect. Recite it after Fajr in these last days, or at any point you feel your spiritual energy waning and need a boost to finish strong. It's about asking Allah for the essential elements that keep our faith vibrant: knowledge that benefits us, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and acts of worship that are actually accepted by our Creator.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands, as is customary when making dua, especially in those blessed days. Visualize Allah (SWT) accepting your sincere efforts and granting you what you ask for. Focus on the meaning of each part: 'beneficial knowledge' that guides you, 'pure provisions' that sustain you without bringing any harm or disobedience, and 'accepted deeds' that are done for His pleasure and count positively in your record. Do this particularly during the last ten nights, perhaps even at the time of Suhoor or after Taraweeh.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses three vital aspects for a believer's life and spiritual well-being, especially crucial when striving to maximize the blessings of the final days of Ramadan. 'Beneficial knowledge' ( 'ilman naafi'an) not only enhances our understanding of Deen but also guides our actions, preventing misguidance. 'Pure provisions' (rizqan tayyiban) ensures our sustenance is lawful and free from any dubious sources, which is a condition for the acceptance of dua. 'Accepted deeds' ('amalan mutaqabbalan) is the ultimate goal of worship – that our fasting, prayers, charity, and all efforts in Ramadan are recognized and rewarded by Allah (SWT). This dua seeks the foundational pillars for continued spiritual growth and acceptance, making it ideal for recharging one's spiritual battery when it matters most.
Source & Authentication
The narrator reported that the Mother of the Faithful, 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), said: 'The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he said the salam at the end of the voluntary night prayer: Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan. (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and deeds that are accepted.)' *Note: While this hadith is specifically mentioned after the night prayer in some narrations, the essence of asking for these three things is a general supplication the Prophet ﷺ made frequently. The narration cited is a common one for this dua.*