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 supplication is particularly relevant in the morning of a fasting day, or at any point you feel your resolve weakening. It's a plea for spiritual and physical strength, asking Allah for the tools to make the fast meaningful and productive, not just a period of abstaining from food and drink. Reciting it as Suhoor concludes or just after Fajr prayer is an excellent way to set the intention for the day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, lifting your hands slightly as is customary when making supplication. Focus on the meaning of each request: asking for knowledge that benefits the heart and mind, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Visualize these blessings flowing into your life as you utter the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic request for a successful fast and a blessed day. Beneficial knowledge guides us to do good. Goodly provision keeps our bodies healthy and our minds clear, free from the worries that can distract from worship. Most importantly, asking for acceptable deeds ensures our efforts are not in vain, but are weighed favorably on the Day of Judgment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often make this dua, highlighting its immense importance.
Source & Authentication
The Mother of the Faithful, 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, upon breaking his fast in Ramadan, used to say: 'Dhahaba al-zam'u, wa ibtallat al-'uruq, wa thabata al-ajru in sha Allah' (The thirst has gone, the veins are moist, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills). He would also frequently supplicate at all times, and among his frequent supplications was: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds).