Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Remembering Allah When Looking in the Mirror

Looking in Mirror
Hasan HadithSunan Ibn Majah 3826

اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي

O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful.

Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khuluqi

When to Read

This dua is recited when looking at one's reflection in a mirror. It's a beautiful moment to pause and connect with the Creator, acknowledging His blessings in shaping us physically and asking Him to beautify our inner selves.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection while looking at yourself in the mirror. The intention is to recognize Allah's creation in your appearance and to seek His help in developing good character, which is even more significant than outward beauty.

Virtues & Benefits

This supplication reminds us that true beauty lies not only in our physical appearance, which is a gift from Allah, but more importantly in our character and conduct. It's a way of expressing gratitude for Allah's creation and seeking His assistance to cultivate inner virtues like patience, kindness, and humility, aligning our outward actions with His pleasure.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when he looked at his mirror: 'O Allah, make my form good (as You have made my creation), and make my character good.'
Hasan HadithSunan Ibn Majah 3826
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