اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
Recite this dua before starting any creative project, whether it's writing, painting, composing, designing, or any artistic pursuit. It's also beneficial to say it when seeking inspiration or facing a creative block, and as part of your regular supplications for general success and acceptance in your endeavors.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication, face the Qiblah if possible, and recite with sincerity and conviction. Believe that Allah is the one who grants success and acceptance. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, sustenance that is pure and lawful, and actions that are pleasing to Allah. Reflect on the interconnectedness of these three elements for true success.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers the essential components for success in any field, including the arts. Beneficial knowledge allows us to create with purpose and skill. Pure provision ensures our efforts are blessed and free from anything that might displease Allah. Accepted deeds mean that our creative output, done with the right intention, is acknowledged and rewarded by our Creator. This dua, when made with sincerity, helps align our creative aspirations with Islamic principles, leading to meaningful and divinely approved outcomes.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to supplicate in these words: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and accepted deeds). This supplication was often made after the Salam of the Fajr prayer. (Sunan Ibn Majah, Book 5, Hadith 925)