اَللّٰهُمَّ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِيْ فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِيْ وَارْزُقْنِيْ مَحَارِمَكَ وَاتَّقِكَ وَاسْتَعْمِلْنِيْ بِطَاعَتِكَ وَاجْعَلْنِيْ مِمَّنْ يُحِبُّكَ وَيُحِبُّكَ عَلَى مَنْ أَحَبَّنِيْ وَمِمَّنْ يُذْكَرُكَ ذِكْرًا كَثِيْرًا فِيْ الأَوَّلِيْنَ وَالآخِرِيْنَ وَاغْفِرْ لِيْ وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِمَنْ أَحْبَبْتُهُ فِيْكَ وَلِجَمِيْعِ الْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ وَالْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ.
O Allah, You have made my outward form beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and grant me (the willpower to refrain from) Your prohibitions and to fear You, and employ me in Your obedience, and make me among those who love You, and make me loved by You above those who love me, and make me among those who remember You a great deal, among the first and the last. And forgive me, my parents, and those whom I love for Your sake, and all Muslim men and women, and believing men and women.
Allahumma hasanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi, warzuqni maharimaka wattaqika, wasta'milni bi ta'atika, waj'alni mimman yuhibbuka wa yuhibbuka 'ala man ahabba ni, wa mimman yadhkuruka dhikran katheeran fil awwaleena wal akhireen, waghfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman ahbabtuhu feeka wa li jami'il muslimeena wal muslimat, wal mu'mineena wal mu'minat.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when looking in the mirror, whether for grooming, applying treatments, or simply appreciating Allah's creation. It's a beautiful practice to recite this at the start of your day or whenever you engage with your reflection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and mindfulness, reflecting on each phrase. It's best recited while looking into a mirror. Ensure your intention is to seek Allah's help in maintaining both outer and inner beauty, and to use His blessings in obedience to Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah to perfect both our physical appearance ('khalqi') and our character ('khuluqi'). It seeks protection from forbidden things, guidance towards obedience, and a deep connection with Allah through remembrance. It also includes a beautiful supplication for forgiveness for oneself, parents, loved ones, and the entire Ummah. By asking for a beautiful outward form to be matched by beautiful inner character, we are truly seeking holistic well-being.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say: 'Allahumma hasanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi, warzuqni maharimaka wattaqika, wasta'milni bi ta'atika, waj'alni mimman yuhibbuka wa yuhibbuka 'ala man ahabba ni, wa mimman yadhkuruka dhikran katheeran fil awwaleena wal akhireen, waghfir li wa liwalidayya wa liman ahbabtuhu feeka wa li jami'il muslimeena wal muslimat, wal mu'mineena wal mu'minat.' (O Allah, You have made my outward form beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and grant me (the willpower to refrain from) Your prohibitions and to fear You, and employ me in Your obedience, and make me among those who love You, and make me loved by You above those who love me, and make me among those who remember You a great deal, among the first and the last. And forgive me, my parents, and those whom I love for Your sake, and all Muslim men and women, and believing men and women.) - Narrated by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), and graded Hasan by Al-Tirmidhi.