اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِيْ خَلَقَنِيْ فَسَوَّانِيْ، وَعَلَّمَنِيْ فَأَحْسَنَ صَوْرَتِيْ، وَرَزَقَنِيْ فَأَطْعَمَنِيْ وَسَقَانِيْ، وَأَطْعَمَنِيْ وَسَقَانِيْ، وَأَعْطَانِيْ كُلَّ نِعْمَةٍ خَلَقَنِيْ، وَأَكْرَمَنِيْ، وَلَمْ يُهِنِّيْ، اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ، اَللّٰهُمَّ كَمَا حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِيْ فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِيْ، وَحَرِّمْ وَجْهِيْ عَلَى النَّارِ.
All praise is due to Allah Who created me and fashioned me, taught me and gave me the best form, and provided for me and gave me to drink. All praise is due to Allah in every state. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and forbid my face from the Fire.
Alḥamdulillāhi alladhī khalaqanī fa-sawwānanī, wa 'allamanī fa-aḥsana ṣūratī, wa razaqanī fa-aṭ'amanī wa saqānī, wa a'ṭānī kulla ni'matin khalaqanī, wa akramanī, wa lam yuhinnī. Alḥamdulillāhi 'alā kulli ḥāl. Allāhumma kamā ḥassanta khalqī, fa-ḥassin khuluqī, wa ḥarrim wajhī 'alan-nār.
When to Read
This dua is recited when looking in the mirror, especially when one notices physical flaws or imperfections. It's a moment to reflect on Allah's creation and express gratitude, while also seeking protection and inner beauty.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with a heart full of gratitude for Allah's blessings. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah's perfect creation and seeking His grace for both outer and inner beauty, as well as protection from the Fire.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several profound benefits: expressing sincere gratitude for Allah's creation and sustenance, acknowledging His perfection in designing us, and seeking His help to beautify our character and protect us from Hellfire. It turns a mundane act into an opportunity for remembrance and seeking forgiveness.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when he looked in the mirror: 'Alḥamdulillāhi alladhī khalaqanī fa-sawwānanī, wa 'allamanī fa-aḥsana ṣūratī, wa razaqanī fa-aṭ'amanī wa saqānī, wa a'ṭānī kulla ni'matin khalaqanī, wa akramanī, wa lam yuhinnī. Alḥamdulillāhi 'alā kulli ḥāl. Allāhumma kamā ḥassanta khalqī, fa-ḥassin khuluqī, wa ḥarrim wajhī 'alan-nār.' (The meaning is: All praise is due to Allah Who created me and fashioned me, taught me and gave me the best form, and provided for me and gave me to drink. All praise is due to Allah in every state. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and forbid my face from the Fire.)