ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุณูุฃููููู ุนูููู ูุง ููุงููุนูุงุ ููุฑูุฒูููุง ุทููููุจูุงุ ููุนูู ูููุง ู ูุชูููุจููููุง.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is ideal to recite after the obligatory prayers (Fardh Salah), particularly after Fajr. It's also a powerful supplication to make at the beginning of any endeavor related to seeking or imparting sacred knowledge, such as before attending a lecture, starting to study a book, or preparing to teach.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each word. Raise your hands in supplication as is the Sunnah. Ensure you are in a state of Wudu (ritual purity) if possible. Reflect on your intention: to gain knowledge that benefits yourself and others, to earn a living through permissible means, and to have your actions accepted by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates three vital elements for a Muslim striving in the path of knowledge. Beneficial knowledge ('ilman nafi'an) allows one to worship Allah correctly and understand His commands. Pure sustenance (rizqan tayyiban) ensures that one's provisions are lawful and a source of strength for good deeds, avoiding the corruption that unlawful wealth can bring. Accepted deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan) are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, leading to reward in this life and the next. This dua is particularly relevant for those dedicated to studying or teaching Islamic sciences, as it seeks divine assistance in all aspects of this noble pursuit.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate after the prayer with these words: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and accepted deeds.)