اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when embarking on a journey or setting out to explore new avenues for livelihood. It's an excellent supplication to recite before leaving home for business, seeking knowledge, or even for a purposeful trip, as it encompasses asking Allah for the best in all aspects of your endeavor.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full reliance on Allah. Raise your hands if possible, with the intention of seeking His blessings for your journey and provision. Reflect on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are pleasing to Him. Make it a habit before commencing any significant travel for work or exploration.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua captures the essence of seeking worldly and otherworldly good. Asking for 'rizqan tayyiban' (pure provision) directly addresses the desire for lawful and beneficial sustenance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, emphasizing its importance in seeking Allah's acceptance of our efforts and the purity of our earnings. Travel, in an Islamic perspective, can be a means of earning rizq, as Allah says, 'And whoever emigrates for the cause of Allah will find on the earth many spacious refuges and abundance' (An-Nisa 4:100). This dua helps align our travel and exploration with seeking that blessed provision.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when the morning came: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, and provision that is good and deeds that are accepted.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925. Graded Hasan by Al-Albani). The context of this hadith is seeking blessings at the start of the day, which can be extended to the start of any new endeavor or journey, including travel for provision.