اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ 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.
Alhamdulillahi, Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khuluqi.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited when one looks into a mirror. It's an opportune moment to reflect on Allah's blessings in creating us and to ask for inner beauty to match our outer form, thus reinforcing our connection to our Deen and Islamic values.
How to Read
Recite this supplication sincerely with awareness of its meaning. As you look at your reflection, let it serve as a reminder of Allah's creation and a prompt to improve your character and actions in accordance with Islamic teachings. Speak the words clearly and with intention.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua beautifully connects our physical appearance, a blessing from Allah, to our inner character. By asking Allah to beautify our 'khuluq' (character/manners), we are seeking to embody Islamic values such as kindness, humility, patience, and integrity. It serves as a constant, subtle reminder to strive for excellence not just in appearance, but more importantly, in our conduct and our relationship with Allah and His creation.
Source & Authentication
The hadith states that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say when he looked in the mirror: 'Alhamdulillahi, Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khuluqi.' (All praise is due to Allah. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful.) [Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3937]