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 dua is perfect for reciting when you begin learning a new skill, or when you feel stuck and need Allah's help to overcome challenges in your learning process. It's particularly good to say in the morning, as it encapsulates a holistic request for benefit in this life and the hereafter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus, envisioning yourself successfully acquiring the new skill. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us, and seek Allah's help with conviction. Repeating it regularly, especially after prayers or at the start of your study session, can further enhance its impact.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, asks Allah for three crucial things for success in any endeavor: 1. **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Nafi'an):** This isn't just about acquiring information, but knowledge that benefits you, your deen, and others. For a new skill, it means understanding it deeply and applying it correctly. 2. **Goodly Provision (Rizqan Tayyiban):** This encompasses sustenance in its broadest sense – not just financial, but health, time, and opportunities needed to learn and master the skill. 3. **Acceptable Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** This is the ultimate goal – that the effort you put into learning and applying the skill is accepted by Allah. This ensures your hard work aligns with His pleasure. By asking for these, we align our pursuit of a new skill with seeking Allah's pleasure and making it a means for our spiritual and worldly betterment.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Prophet ﷺ used to say: '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.)'" - Sahih Muslim 731