اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite when one falls ill. It's a comprehensive request that encompasses seeking inner strength and spiritual growth during a challenging time, rather than just a physical cure. Reciting it upon realizing one is sick, or as a regular practice during illness, is beneficial.
How to Read
Recite with sincerity and a hopeful heart, focusing on the meaning. Raise your hands if possible, as is customary during supplication. It's best recited in the morning, but its comprehensive nature makes it suitable at any time, especially when feeling unwell and seeking Allah's help.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is for seeking beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds, the act of making dua itself during sickness is highly virtuous. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'No Muslim is afflicted with any harm, whether it is physical or spiritual, but that Allah will expiate his sins for him, just as the leaves of a tree fall.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5661). By combining this beautiful, comprehensive dua with patience, we are not only asking Allah for what we need but also seeking to turn our hardship into a means of expiation and elevation of our status.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate in the morning: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.)