اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي لأَحْسَنِ الأَخْلاَقِ لا يَهْدِي لأَحْسَنِهَا إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، وَاصْرِفْ عَنِّي سَيِّئَهَا لا يَصْرِفُ عَنِّي سَيِّئَهَا إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
O Allah, guide me to the best of manners, for none can guide to the best of them except You, and turn me away from evil manners, for none can turn away from them except You.
Allahumma ihdini li-ahsanil-akhlaq, la yahdi li-ahsaniha illa Anta, wasrif 'anni sayyi'aha, la yasrifu 'anni sayyi'aha illa Anta.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting after Salah, in the morning, or any time you feel the need to reflect on and improve your character. It's especially relevant when you're seeking strength to embody the noble traits of the Sahabah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt desire for self-improvement. Picture in your mind the exemplary character of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ – their patience, their generosity, their truthfulness, their humility – and ask Allah to grant you those same qualities. Raising your hands slightly in supplication is part of the Sunnah when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, is a direct request to Allah for the highest moral conduct. Emulating the companions means striving for the character that Allah Himself praised and that the Prophet ﷺ cultivated. Their lives are a testament to faith in action, and seeking to follow their path is a noble pursuit, earning Allah's pleasure and strengthening one's own Deen.
Source & Authentication
‘A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to supplicate: "O Allah, guide me to the best of manners, for none can guide to the best of them except You, and turn me away from evil manners, for none can turn away from them except You." — Sahih Muslim 771