اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is recited immediately upon waking up, before doing anything else. It sets the tone for the entire day, seeking Allah's help in making all our endeavors beneficial, our earnings pure, and our actions accepted.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart, envisioning the positive impact you wish to have through your knowledge, sustenance, and actions. Let the words imbue your spirit with the intention to use whatever Allah grants you for good.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a powerful request for all-around goodness. Beneficial knowledge guides us, pure provision sustains us without burdening our conscience, and acceptable deeds are what truly weigh heavy on our scales. By asking for these three, we are, in essence, asking for Allah's blessing in all aspects of our lives, which naturally leads to a spirit of generosity as we are more inclined to share what is pure and accepted by Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Umm Sulaym (may Allah be pleased with her) said: ‘There is no Muslim who performs a prayer of four rak’ahs before Dhuhr, and then says after them these words: ‘Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman naafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan’ (O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and acceptable deeds), except that Allah will grant him what he has asked for.’ (Sahih Muslim, Book of Prayer, Hadith 783)