اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
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 dua is particularly powerful when recited after Fajr prayer, as it encapsulates a comprehensive request for all aspects of a successful and blessed life: knowledge that benefits, sustenance that is pure, and deeds that are accepted by Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, raising your hands slightly as is customary when making dua. It's best recited after finishing your obligatory prayers, but can also be made at any time you seek Allah's blessings for success and stability.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses three vital pillars of a fulfilling life. Beneficial knowledge allows us to understand our faith and worldly affairs better, leading to sound decisions. Goodly provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures that our sustenance is lawful and brings blessings, preventing hardship and worry. And finally, acceptable deeds are those done sincerely for Allah's pleasure, which are rewarded in this life and the hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to seek a holistic well-being.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to recite, when he had finished the morning prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.)