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 naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is particularly relevant in the morning. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite it after waking. It's a perfect way to begin your day, setting the intention to seek Allah's blessings in your efforts, including those related to your livelihood and wealth. Whenever you feel concerned about the security or growth of your earnings, or simply wish to imbue your financial dealings with barakah (blessing), this is a powerful supplication.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention. Focus on the meaning of each part: asking for knowledge that benefits you and others, provision that is pure and lawful, and deeds that are accepted by Allah. It's best recited after the Fajr prayer, a time when Allah's mercy descends. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the Sunnah, and remember that Allah hears every word and every intention.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic approach to seeking success, both in this life and the hereafter. * **Beneficial Knowledge ('Ilman Naafi'an):** This isn't just academic knowledge, but understanding that leads to good deeds and brings one closer to Allah. * **Goodly Provision (Rizqan Tayyiban):** This covers all forms of sustenance – wealth, health, family – that are pure, lawful, and bring contentment. When we ask for *tayyib* rizq, we are asking for blessings that cleanse and purify our earnings. * **Acceptable Deeds ('Amalan Mutaqabbalan):** The ultimate goal is that our efforts, including those to earn a living, are accepted by Allah. This means striving for lawful means and performing them with the right intention. By asking for these three things, we are essentially asking Allah to bless our efforts, protect our wealth from unlawful sources or dissipation, and grant us contentment and success that extends beyond material gain.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (When he woke up in the morning). Translation: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and acceptable deeds.'