الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي
All praise is due to Allah. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful.
Al-hamdu lillah. Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khulqi.
When to Read
This dua is recited when looking in the mirror. It's a moment to reflect on Allah's blessings, not just outward appearance, but also the inner self. Seeing our reflection can remind us of the Creator, and this supplication turns that reflection into an opportunity for spiritual growth.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention after observing your reflection. Focus on the meaning of thanking Allah for your physical form and asking Him to beautify your manners and character, aligning your inner self with your outward appearance as a sign of gratitude.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies gratitude for Allah's creation and seeks divine assistance in cultivating good character. It transforms a mundane act into an act of worship, reminding us that true beauty lies in pleasing Allah through both our deeds and our disposition. By asking Allah to improve our character, we acknowledge that this too is a blessing from Him.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'The believers are the mirror to each other.' (Abu Dawud 4918). While this specific dua is found in Ibn Hibban, the general principle of reflecting on Allah's blessings when seeing oneself is established. The mentioned dua is recited when looking in the mirror, as narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet ﷺ used to say when he looked in the mirror: 'O Allah, make my nature beautiful, just as You have made my physical creation beautiful, and make my character beautiful.' (Reported by Ibn Hibban).