اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أسْألُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، ورِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited after the Fajr (dawn) prayer. It's a powerful supplication to begin the day with intentions aligned towards seeking knowledge that benefits oneself and the Ummah, and ensuring that the knowledge we gain and transmit is pure and beneficial, free from distortion and corruption. We ask Allah to safeguard the integrity of Islamic scholarship for generations to come.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible. Begin by praising Allah and sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt intention, visualizing the knowledge and traditions of Islam being protected and transmitted faithfully. Reflect on the meaning of each part of the dua: seeking knowledge that truly serves a purpose, sustenance that is pure, and actions that are accepted by Allah. Repeating this dua regularly can instill a sense of responsibility towards preserving the authentic teachings of Islam.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly addresses the core elements needed for the healthy transmission of knowledge: beneficial knowledge itself, the purity of the means by which it is acquired and conveyed (good provision), and the acceptance of our efforts in learning and teaching (acceptable deeds). By asking for these three things, we are essentially praying for the integrity of the scholarly chain, asking Allah to grant us and future scholars the ability to acquire, understand, and impart knowledge in a way that is pleasing to Him and free from heresy or misrepresentation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often recited this dua, showing its immense importance.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he departed from the prayer: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.)