اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good sustenance, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this profound dua after performing the Taslim (concluding) of the Fajr (Dawn) prayer. While it has a specific context of recitation after Fajr, its comprehensive nature makes it suitable for sincere supplication at any time a Muslim seeks these blessings from Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full sincerity and a heart certain of Allah's ability to provide and accept. Understand the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that truly benefits, sustenance that is pure and blessed (free from unlawful earnings), and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Strive to earn your sustenance through permissible means and to act upon the knowledge you gain.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly comprehensive, encapsulating the core aspirations of a Muslim for both this world and the Hereafter. By asking for 'beneficial knowledge,' we seek guidance and understanding to navigate life righteously. 'Good sustenance' (rizqan tayyiban) refers to provision that is pure, lawful, blessed, and sufficient, which inherently becomes a source of goodness in this life (barakah, ease, ability to support oneself and others) and the Hereafter (through its proper expenditure in charity and good deeds). 'Accepted deeds' are the ultimate goal for success in the Hereafter, signifying Allah's pleasure and reward.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated: "When the Prophet ﷺ performed the Subh (Fajr) prayer, while he said the Taslim, he would say: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً > > **Translation:** "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good sustenance, and accepted deeds." > > **Transliteration:** *Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.* > > — Sunan Ibn Majah 925 (and also Musnad Ahmad, graded Hasan by Al-Albani in Sahih Ibn Majah)