اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This powerful supplication is excellent to recite when thinking about the future of our children and the wider Muslim youth. It's particularly fitting at the beginning of a new endeavor, like the start of a school year, or any time we feel a deep concern for their spiritual and physical well-being and their ability to contribute positively to the Ummah. Imagine your child setting off to school, or starting a new phase of their life; this is a perfect moment to make this dua for them.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt conviction. It's best to raise your hands slightly, as is customary when making supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase: seeking knowledge that benefits the mind and soul, seeking provisions that are lawful and good for the body, and seeking deeds that are accepted by Allah. It’s also recommended to make dua for your own children and then extend that prayer to encompass all the children of the Ummah, recognizing our shared responsibility.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his wife Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) when she asked for a comprehensive prayer, encompasses three vital aspects of a believer's life. Beneficial knowledge guides us and protects us from misguidance. Pure provisions sustain us and keep our supplications answered. Accepted deeds are the ultimate goal, leading to Allah's pleasure and success in this life and the next. By making this dua for the children of the Ummah, we pray for a generation that is knowledgeable, upright, and pleasing to Allah, capable of upholding the Deen and serving humanity.
Source & Authentication
The Mother of the Faithful, Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her), reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, upon concluding his morning prayer, would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provisions, and accepted deeds.) — Sunan Ibn Majah 925. This hadith was authenticated by Al-Albani as Hasan.