Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Looking in the Mirror: Seeking Allah's Beauty and Goodness

Looking in Mirror
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2141

اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي

O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful.

Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khulqi

When to Read

This dua is recommended to be recited when looking in the mirror. It's a beautiful moment to pause and reflect on Allah's blessings upon our outward appearance and to ask Him to perfect our inner character in alignment with our external form.

How to Read

Recite this sincerely with the intention of seeking Allah's favor. It can be said softly to oneself while observing one's reflection. The focus should be on humility and acknowledging Allah as the ultimate source of all beauty and good character.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua beautifully connects our outward appearance with our inner disposition. It teaches us to be grateful for Allah's creation of our physical selves and to simultaneously ask for the perfection of our manners and character. This holistic approach to self-improvement is a hallmark of the Sunnah, encouraging us to strive for excellence in both our visible and invisible qualities.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say when he looked in the mirror: 'Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khulqi' (O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful).
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2141
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