اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and acceptable deeds.
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 obligatory prayers (Fardh Salah), especially Fajr. It's a beautiful way to start your day, seeking Allah's blessings on your efforts and intentions from the outset. You can also make it a part of your regular supplications at any time, particularly when you are embarking on new ventures or seeking sustenance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you do so, in imitation of the Prophet's ﷺ practice. Visualize Allah's boundless mercy and provision as you speak. Understand the meaning behind each request: seeking knowledge that benefits you and others, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are accepted by Allah. Reflect on your current earnings and deeds, and intend to improve them for the sake of Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses three essential pillars for a believer's success in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge (ilman nafi'an) guides us to worship Allah correctly and live according to His commands. Pure and lawful provisions (rizqan tayyiban) ensure that our sustenance is blessed and free from unlawful earnings, which can bring hardship. Finally, seeking acceptable deeds (amalan mutaqabbalan) means asking Allah to accept our sincere efforts in worship and good deeds, without which our actions are in vain. This comprehensive supplication seeks the perfection of one's worldly and spiritual life through Allah's grace.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when morning came: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and acceptable deeds.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925)