اَللّٰهُمَّ كَمَا حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِيْ فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِيْ
O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful as well.
Allahumma kama hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant when looking in the mirror. It's an opportune moment to reflect on the outward blessings Allah has bestowed upon us in our physical appearance, and to simultaneously ask Him to perfect our inner selves – our character, our manners, and our disposition. It’s a beautiful way to start or end your day, grounding yourself in gratitude for both the seen and unseen blessings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity while looking at your reflection. Imagine the words touching your heart as you say them. It's about more than just the utterance; it’s about internalizing the meaning and connecting with Allah's immense grace that encompasses both our outward form and inner being. Keep your intention pure: seeking Allah's pleasure and His continuous refinement of your character.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the holistic approach of Islam, which values both inner and outer beauty. By asking Allah to beautify our character just as He has beautified our physical form, we acknowledge that true beauty lies in piety and good conduct. It fosters humility and gratitude, reminding us that every aspect of our being is a gift from Allah. It encourages us to constantly strive for self-improvement, seeking to embody the noble character of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
The hadith often cited in this context, though slightly different in wording and focus, is about supplication upon seeing oneself in the mirror. A related narration states: Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say when he looked at himself in the mirror: 'O Allah, make my creation beautiful, as You have made my form beautiful.' Another related dua, which emphasizes seeking goodness and beauty in both worlds, is: 'O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and richness (of self-sufficiency).' While the specific wording 'Allahumma kama hassanta khalqi fa hassin khuluqi' is widely attributed and understood as a supplication for both external and internal refinement, its direct chain to a specific *sahih* hadith might be debated among scholars, though its meaning is profoundly Islamic and derived from the general principles of dua and self-reflection in Islam.