اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and 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 before starting your studies, especially when preparing for difficult exams or tests. It’s also beneficial to read just before entering the examination hall to ask Allah for ease and clear understanding.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely, with conviction in your heart that Allah is the ultimate source of knowledge and success. Raise your hands if possible, as this is a Sunnah of supplication. Imagine Allah listening and granting your request.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, covers three essential aspects of a believer's life: beneficial knowledge, lawful and pure provision, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. Seeking beneficial knowledge, as requested in this dua, is crucial for academic success. When our knowledge is beneficial, it not only helps us in this world, like passing exams, but also in the Hereafter. The request for good provision and accepted deeds further encapsulates the holistic approach of Islam, where worldly success is intertwined with spiritual well-being and pleasing Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin Al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr (may Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet ﷺ used to supplicate: "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and deeds that are accepted."