اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.
Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately upon waking up, before you even get out of bed. It sets the tone for your entire day, seeking Allah's blessings and guidance from the very start.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and focus. Imagine the beneficial knowledge you're asking for, the pure sustenance, and the sincere deeds you wish to perform. Let it be a heartfelt plea to Allah, acknowledging His power and your dependence on Him.
Virtues & Benefits
By asking for beneficial knowledge, we seek understanding that leads us closer to Allah and helps us navigate life's challenges wisely. Asking for good provision reminds us to seek lawful earnings and appreciate Allah's blessings. Most importantly, asking for acceptable deeds means our prayers, our charity, our interactions – all our efforts in worship and service – are accepted by Allah, which is the ultimate goal. This dua encompasses a holistic request for a day aligned with Allah's pleasure.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her): She said, 'Whenever the Prophet (peace be upon him) got up in the morning, he would say: 'Glory be to Allah! I am amazed at Your glory. O my Lord, I ask You in the name of Your glory to be pleased with me today.' He would say it three times. When he awoke and looked at the sky, he would say: 'O Allah, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and the seen, Lord of everything and its Possessor, I bear witness that there is no god but You. I seek refuge in You from the evil of myself and from the evil of Shaitan and his associates.' And he would say: 'O Allah, grant me sustenance for my body, grant me hearing, grant me sight, for no one grants sustenance but You.' And he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, good provision, and acceptable deeds.' (Umm Salamah also reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say this dua after Fajr prayer as well.)