اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, for good provision, and for deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite after the Fajr (dawn) prayer, as it's a time of seeking blessings and setting intentions for the day. It's also suitable to say at any point when you feel the need to ask Allah for beneficial wealth and accepted deeds, especially when starting a new endeavor or feeling a lack of purpose in your work.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Raise your hands as you would when making other duas. Focus on the meaning of each part: asking for beneficial knowledge that guides your actions, for pure and lawful provision, and for your efforts to be accepted by Allah. Reflect on how this wealth and knowledge can be used to please Allah and benefit others.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates key elements for a successful life in this world and the next. Beneficial knowledge guides us to what is right and wrong, preventing us from falling into sin. Good provision ensures we are sustained lawfully, which is a great blessing in itself. Accepted deeds are those done sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, leading to immense reward. By asking for these three, we are essentially asking for a life that is pleasing to Allah, where our sustenance and actions contribute positively to our own spiritual growth and the well-being of His creation.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he woke up in the morning: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, for good provision, and for deeds that are accepted).