اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ كَمَا أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي
Praise be to Allah. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful.
Al-hamdulillah, Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khuluqi
When to Read
This is a beautiful dua to recite when you look at yourself in the mirror, whether it's for grooming, or just a casual glance. It's a moment to pause and reflect on Allah's blessings.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely, with the intention of acknowledging Allah's creation of your outward form and asking Him to perfect your inner character. It's a quiet, personal reflection.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication fosters humility by reminding us that our physical appearance is solely from Allah. It shifts the focus from vanity to seeking inner beauty – good character and manners – which is a sign of true faith. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the best character.' (Tirmidhi 1162, Sahih)
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Allah does not look at your bodies or your forms, but He looks at your hearts and your deeds.' (Sahih Muslim 2564). Another narration states: 'O Allah, as You have made my creation beautiful, make my character beautiful.' (Ahmad 22212, Hasan)