اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often recite after the morning prayer (Fajr). It’s perfect for starting your day with intention, especially when you are seeking success not just in worldly endeavors, but in pleasing Allah through your actions and intentions. Recite it whenever you feel the need to purify your aims and ensure your efforts are aligned with what Allah loves.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, raising your hands slightly as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ. Focus on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits the heart and mind, provision that is lawful and good, and deeds that are pleasing to Allah. Visualizing these requests can deepen your connection to the dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly powerful because it encapsulates the essence of seeking success in its truest form – success in this life and the next. Beneficial knowledge guides us, pure provision strengthens us, and accepted deeds are what ultimately weigh heavily on our scale. It helps foster humility by acknowledging that all success comes from Allah, and sincerity by asking for our deeds to be accepted, implying a focus on pleasing Him alone.
Source & Authentication
‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'If anyone says when he wakes up: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that are accepted), then if he dies on that day, he will die in the \[natural] state [of Islam].' And if he should die at the end of \[that] day, he would experience that. (Sahih Muslim 72)