اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
O Allah, just as You have beautified my creation, so too make my character beautiful.
Allahumma kama hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited when looking into a mirror. It's a moment for self-reflection, and this prayer helps us to focus on inner beauty and good character over outward appearances.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and awareness of its meaning. Focus on the intention of seeking Allah's help to maintain good character, recognizing that true beauty lies in one's conduct and piety.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua helps guard against vanity, excessive pride in one's appearance, and the deceptive nature of superficial beauty. It shifts the focus from the outward form to the inward state, seeking divine assistance in perfecting one's character. By asking Allah to beautify our character as He has beautified our form, we acknowledge that true and lasting beauty comes from Him and is rooted in piety and good deeds.
Source & Authentication
Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he looked at himself in the mirror, he would say: 'Allahumma kama hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi' (O Allah, just as You have beautified my creation, so too make my character beautiful)." (Musnad Ahmad 22603. While classified as weak by some due to a narrator, it is often considered Hasan due to corroborating evidence or the general acceptance of its practice.)