اللَّهُمَّ آتِ نَفْسِي تَقْوَاهَا، وَزَكِّهَا أَنْتَ خَيْرُ مَنْ زَكَّاهَا، أَنْتَ وَلِيُّهَا وَمَوْلَاهَا، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عِلْمٍ لاَ يَنْفَعُ، وَمِنْ قَلْبٍ لاَ يَخْشَعُ، وَمِنْ نَفْسٍ لاَ تَشْبَعُ، وَمِنْ دَعْوَةٍ لاَ يُسْتَجَابُ لَهَا.
O Allah, grant my soul its piety, and purify it, for You are the best to purify it. 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 humble itself, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.
Allahumma ati nafsi taqwaha, wa zakkaha anta khayru man zakkaha, anta waliyyuha wa mawlaha. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa', wa min qalbin la yakhsha', wa min nafsil la tashba', wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha.
When to Read
This dua is particularly potent when you are looking at yourself in the mirror, especially upon noticing your own eyes. It's a moment of reflection, a chance to reconnect with your inner self and seek divine assistance in maintaining spiritual clarity and integrity. Reciting it during these personal moments can help ground you, reminding you of your reliance on Allah for true guidance.
How to Read
While looking into the mirror, especially at your eyes, pause and reflect. Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine Allah's gaze upon you, and pour out your sincere supplication for spiritual purity and beneficial knowledge. The act of looking in the mirror can be a reminder of Allah's creation and His blessings, making this a deeply meaningful time for dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound supplication covers several crucial aspects of a believer's life. Seeking refuge from 'knowledge that does not benefit' ensures our learning leads us closer to Allah, not further away. Asking for a 'heart that does not humble itself' is a plea against arrogance and hardness of heart. The request for a 'soul that is not satisfied' is a prayer for contentment and gratitude, guarding against insatiable desires. Finally, seeking refuge from 'a supplication that is not answered' is a humble acknowledgment of our need for Allah's acceptance of our prayers. When recited with the intention of self-reflection in the mirror, it becomes a powerful tool for spiritual self-correction and seeking divine light.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Zaid bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught us a supplication to recite during the day and night: 'O Allah, grant my soul its piety, and purify it, for You are the best to purify it. 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 humble itself, from a soul that is not satisfied, and from a supplication that is not answered.' (Sahih Muslim 2722)