اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
O Allah, we ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds.
Allahumma inna nas'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This dua is particularly powerful when we witness a decline in moral values and increasing ignorance within the Ummah. It's a comprehensive plea that addresses the root causes of societal decay – a lack of true understanding, reliance on ill-gotten gains, and deeds that fall short of acceptance. Recite it in the morning after Fajr prayer, seeking Allah's blessings for the day ahead, or at any time you feel concerned about the state of the Muslim community and wish to supplicate for its betterment.
How to Read
Begin by acknowledging Allah's greatness, perhaps with a short praise or by reciting the opening words of Surah Al-Fatihah. Raise your hands, palms facing upwards, as is customary when making dua. Utter these words with sincerity and a hopeful heart, focusing on the meaning of each request. Reflect on the interconnectedness of beneficial knowledge, pure sustenance, and deeds that please Allah – how one leads to the other and helps build a righteous individual and, by extension, a righteous society. Conclude by wiping your hands over your face, a practice often followed after making supplication. Remember, consistency in seeking Allah's help is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic approach to seeking positive change. Beneficial knowledge ('ilman naafi'an) guides us away from error and towards righteousness. Good provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures that our sustenance is pure, free from unlawful earnings, which in turn purifies our bodies and our deeds. Accepted deeds ('amalan mutaqabbalan) are those performed sincerely for Allah's sake and in accordance with His commands, leading to spiritual growth and reward. By seeking these three, we are asking for the foundational elements that can uplift individuals and the Ummah from moral decline.
Source & Authentication
The hadith is part of a longer narration where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions specific duas. This particular dua, when recited in the morning, is a means of seeking Allah's protection and provision for the day. The full context emphasizes the importance of starting the day with remembrance of Allah and sincere supplication. Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him): A man asked the Prophet ﷺ, "Which dua is heard most (by Allah)?" He replied, "The dua made during the latter part of the night and after the five daily prayers." Then a man asked him, "What should I say?" He said, "O Allah, verily I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and accepted deeds." (Allahumma inna nas'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan).