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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This powerful dua is excellent to recite after the obligatory prayers (Salat) or at any time during the day, especially when seeking blessings in your efforts to earn a livelihood. It's a comprehensive request for worldly and otherworldly good.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, focusing on seeking Allah's blessings. Maintain the habit of making dua regularly, especially after completing your prayers. Ensure you understand the meaning and feel the weight of your supplication as you utter the words.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her), encapsulates a complete request for well-being. Beneficial knowledge ('ilman naafi'an) helps us navigate life correctly, pure provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures our sustenance is lawful and blessed, and accepted deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan) are those that please Allah and bring us closer to Him. This combination is the key to a life that pleases Allah and, by extension, leads to His Paradise.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said the taslim at the end of the prayer, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted).