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 beautiful supplication is recommended to be recited before sleeping. It's a powerful way to end your day, asking Allah for things that benefit you in this life and the hereafter, and setting a pious intention for your slumber.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. It's best said while lying down, facing the Qiblah if possible, and with your right hand placed beneath your cheek. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking that which is truly valuable: knowledge that benefits the mind and soul, sustenance that is pure and untainted, and actions that are accepted by Allah. By asking for these, we are essentially praying for increased piety and a life lived in accordance with Allah's pleasure, even as we rest.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say, when he finished his evening prayer, before he slept: 'O Allah, I ask You for knowledge that is beneficial, goodly provision, and deeds that are acceptable.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 925)