Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Self-Reflection and Seeking Allah's Mercy Upon Seeing Wrinkles

Looking in Mirror
Sahih HadithSahih Ibn Hibban 2209

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ جَمَلْتَ خَلْقِي فَجَمِّلْ خُلُقِي وَارْزُقْنِي حُسْنَ الْخَلْقِ وَحُسْنَ الْخُلُقِ وَحَرِّمْ وَجْهِي عَلَى النَّارِ.

O Allah, You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful and grant me good character and good disposition, and forbid my face from the Fire.

Allahumma innaka jammalta khalqi fa jammil khuluqi warzuqni husnal khalqi wa husnal khuluqi wa harram wajhi 'alan-nar.

When to Read

This dua is recommended to be recited when looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging, such as wrinkles. It serves as a moment for self-reflection on Allah's blessings, the transient nature of this life, and a plea for inner and outer beauty, along with protection from the Hellfire.

How to Read

Recite this dua sincerely with contemplation. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, recognizing Allah's perfect creation and seeking His continuous grace. It is best recited while looking at your reflection, connecting the external signs of aging to an internal plea for spiritual refinement and ultimate salvation.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua acknowledges Allah's creation and seeks enhancement of both physical and spiritual beauty. It's a profound request for good character, pleasing Allah. Most importantly, it includes a powerful supplication to be saved from the Hellfire, a reminder of our ultimate purpose and reliance on Allah's mercy.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when he looked in the mirror: "O Allah, You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful and grant me good character and good disposition, and forbid my face from the Fire." (Sahih Ibn Hibban 2209)
Sahih HadithSahih Ibn Hibban 2209
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