اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is recited just before sleeping. While it's a general supplication for a Muslim's daily life, asking for beneficial knowledge and accepted deeds before sleep can also encompass seeking guidance and clarity, which may manifest in righteous dreams.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, contemplating its meaning. It's ideal to be in a state of purity (Wudu) if possible, and to turn towards the Qiblah as a sign of respect and focus towards Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses essential aspects of a Muslim's life. Beneficial knowledge leads to understanding and righteous action. Good provisions are a blessing from Allah, enabling one to worship Him. Accepted deeds are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake, which are crucial for success in this life and the next. By asking for these, we are implicitly seeking Allah's guidance and protection, which can extend to the realm of our dreams, helping us to receive clarity and good counsel.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), when he entered the morning, used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provisions, and deeds that are accepted.) — Sunan Ibn Majah 925. While this hadith specifies morning recitation, the essence of the dua is seeking Allah's blessings in these crucial areas of life at any time. Asking for beneficial knowledge before sleep can be interpreted as a request for clarity and wisdom, which Allah may grant through dreams.