اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لَا يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لَا يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لَا تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دُعَاءٍ لَا يُسْمَعُ، وَمِنْ هَؤُلَاءِ الثَّلَاثَةِ: مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفَجْأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا قِيلَ وَمَا لَمْ يُقَلْ.
"O Allah, grant my soul its piety, and purify it, for You are the Best Purifier. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard. And I seek refuge in You from the three: from the vanishing of Your favor, the turning of Your well-being, and the suddenness of Your punishment. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what has been said and what has not been said."
*Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkiha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsin la tashba', wa min du'a'in la yusma', wa min ha'ula'ith-thalathati: min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli 'afiyatika, wa faj'ati niqmatika, wa a'udhu bika min sharri ma qila wa ma lam yuqal.*
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial when you catch your reflection, especially before embarking on a new task or at the start of your day. Looking in the mirror is a moment of self-reflection, and this dua helps ensure that reflection is directed towards seeking Allah's guidance for a clear mind, sincere intention, and protection from negative influences.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. When you look at yourself in the mirror, pause for a moment. Understand the meaning of each phrase and internalize the requests you are making of Allah. It's about engaging with your reflection as a reminder of your reliance on Allah for inner peace and clarity.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, encompasses seeking Allah's help for inner purification and spiritual grounding. It asks for piety, knowledge that benefits the hereafter, a humble heart, contentment, and accepted supplications. It also includes comprehensive seeking of refuge in Allah from the loss of blessings, the removal of well-being, and sudden divine punishment, as well as protection from harmful speech or thoughts, both spoken and unspoken. Reciting this before a task helps align your intentions and seek Allah's barakah in your efforts.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Zayd ibn Arqam that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ looked in the mirror, he would say: "O Allah, grant my soul its piety, and purify it, for You are the Best Purifier. You are its Guardian and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not heard. And I seek refuge in You from the three: from the vanishing of Your favor, the turning of Your well-being, and the suddenness of Your punishment. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of what has been said and what has not been said." (Sahih Muslim 3531)