ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุณูุฃููููู ุนูููู ูุง ููุงููุนูุงุ ููุฑูุฒูููุง ุทููููุจูุงุ ููุนูู ูููุง ู ูุชูููุจููููุง
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant during Ramadan, especially after completing a fast or during the pre-dawn meal (suhoor). It's a beautiful supplication to make at any time you wish to purify your intentions and seek Allah's acceptance of your worship, including your fasting. Consider reciting it after Isha prayer, during the night of power (Laylat al-Qadr), or simply whenever you reflect on the spiritual journey of fasting.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Raise your hands in supplication, a Sunnah practice. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ. Focus on the meaning of the words: asking for knowledge that benefits you, provision that is pure and lawful, and actions that are accepted by your Creator. Utter the words clearly, ensuring you articulate each part of the supplication with full presence.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates three essential elements for a fulfilling spiritual life: 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Nafi'an):** Seeking knowledge that not only increases our understanding of Islam but also guides our actions and draws us closer to Allah. This aligns with the purpose of fasting, which is to cultivate Taqwa (God-consciousness) โ a form of beneficial knowledge. (Quran 2:197) 2. **Goodly Provision (Rizqan Tayyiban):** Asking for sustenance that is pure, lawful, and brings blessings. During fasting, we learn to appreciate the provisions Allah bestows upon us and to be mindful of how we earn them. 3. **Accepted Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** The ultimate goal of worship, including fasting, is for it to be accepted by Allah. This dua directly asks for that acceptance, reminding us to strive for sincerity and excellence in all our acts of devotion. The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ taught this dua, indicating its immense importance for spiritual growth and the acceptance of our worship.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ used to say when the morning dawned: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.) โ Sunan Ibn Majah 925. This narration highlights the Prophet's ๏ทบ consistent practice of seeking these three crucial aspects from Allah every morning, underscoring their foundational importance for a life pleasing to Him.