اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua can be recited at any time, but it is particularly potent when made during the early morning (after Fajr prayer), before starting your workday, or whenever you feel the need for Allah's blessings and protection over your business and livelihood. It's a prayer for holistic well-being in your professional life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, understanding the meaning of each word. Raise your hands as you supplicate and face the Qiblah if possible. Begin with praising Allah and sending salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. After reciting the dua, make specific supplications for the protection of your business from losses, theft, unfair competition, and any harm, and for the sustenance to be pure and abundant. You can repeat it three times for added emphasis.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates three vital pillars for a successful and blessed life, both in this world and the next. Beneficial knowledge allows us to navigate our work ethically and effectively. Goodly provision (rizqan tayyiban) ensures that our earnings are pure, lawful, and free from any ill-gotten gains, bringing true satisfaction and barakah (blessing). Accepted deeds mean that our efforts and work are pleasing to Allah, leading to reward in this life and the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often say this dua upon waking, signifying its importance for the start of the day and, by extension, for the start of any endeavor, including one's business.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: Whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) supplicated, he would supplicate with these words: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan.' (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, goodly provision, and deeds accepted). And when he rose from the prayer, he would often supplicate with these words. Sahih Muslim 772.