اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited after the Fajr prayer. When embarking on a business trip or engaging in trade, integrating this supplication into your daily routine, especially after Fajr, is a powerful way to seek Allah's blessings for your endeavors.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with full conviction, turning to Allah with humility. It's best recited after the obligatory Fajr prayer. Imagine yourself seeking Allah's assistance and guidance for all aspects of your trade: the knowledge to make wise decisions, the provision to ensure it's pure and abundant, and the acceptance of your efforts.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates three vital requests for success in this life and the hereafter. Beneficial knowledge helps us navigate our affairs correctly. Goodly provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures that our sustenance is lawful, pure, and blessed by Allah, which is crucial for a traveler engaged in trade. Acceptable deeds are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, ensuring our efforts are rewarded.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.) He said this when he had woken up in the morning. (Sahih Muslim 7:30, Sunan Abi Dawud 1509, Sunan Ibn Majah 925)