اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer, as it encapsulates seeking holistic well-being for the day ahead. It's also beneficial to recite it whenever one feels a pull towards excessive attachment to wealth or worries about provision, as it refocuses the intention on seeking Allah's pleasure through blessed sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart, envisioning the blessings of beneficial knowledge, pure earnings, and accepted deeds. Raise your hands slightly, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ when making supplication. Ensure you understand the meaning behind each word.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks three vital elements for a balanced life. Beneficial knowledge guides us away from misguidance and helps us discern right from wrong, including in our financial dealings. Pure provision (rizqan tayyiban) means seeking wealth that is lawful (halal) and free from any illicit earnings or greed. Accepted deeds are the ultimate goal, for our actions, including how we earn and spend, are only valuable if accepted by Allah. This dua helps guard against the pitfalls of materialism and attachment to worldly wealth.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet ﷺ used to say, 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.' (Sahih Muslim 732). This hadith is a concise yet powerful supplication that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself regularly made. It demonstrates the importance of seeking balance in our worldly pursuits by prioritizing knowledge, lawful earnings, and actions that please our Creator.