اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is beneficial to recite when seeking Allah's blessings upon your marriage, particularly when initiating your married life or whenever you feel the need to pray for increased barakah (blessings) and provision for yourself and your spouse. It can be made individually or together with your spouse.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of the words. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly, facing the Qiblah if possible. Begin by praising Allah and sending Salawat upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Utter the dua clearly, understanding that Allah hears all prayers. It's most potent when made with a pure heart and belief in Allah's power to grant it.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua encapsulates the core elements of a fulfilling life in this world and the hereafter: beneficial knowledge that guides one, pure and lawful provision (rizq tayyib) that sustains without bringing harm or ill-gotten gains, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. When made in the context of marriage, it seeks these blessings specifically to be shared and multiplied through the union with a righteous spouse, who themselves becomes a means of increasing such blessings.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Among the perfection of a man's worship is his asking Allah for useful knowledge, pure sustenance, and acceptable deeds.' [Sunan Ibn Majah 925. Graded Hasan by Darussalam]