اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُسْنًا خَلْقِي، فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي، وَحَرِّمْ عَلَى النَّارِ وَجْهِي، وَاجْعَلْهُ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى مَنْ يَخْشَاكَ
O Allah, You have made my external creation beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and forbid the Fire from my face, and make it look towards those who fear You.
Allahumma inni as'aluka husnan khalqi, fa hassin khuluqi, wa harim 'alan-nari wajhi, waj'alhu yanzuru ila man yakhshak.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited when you look at yourself in the mirror. It's a moment to reflect on Allah's blessings, both outward and inward, and to seek His help in perfecting your character and safeguarding yourself from His punishment.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of acknowledging Allah's creation of your outward appearance and seeking His assistance in cultivating a beautiful inner character. Focus on the meaning of the words as you speak them, reflecting on the connection between your physical self and your spiritual well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a holistic approach to self-improvement, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It acknowledges Allah's perfection in creating us outwardly and asks for His grace in perfecting our inner selves – our character (khuluq). By asking to forbid the Fire from our face and to direct our gaze towards those who fear Allah, we are seeking protection and a constant reminder of our ultimate accountability. This practice helps us maintain humility and focus on pleasing Allah in all aspects of our appearance and conduct.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he looked in the mirror: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka husnan khalqi, fa hassin khuluqi, wa harim 'alan-nari wajhi, waj'alhu yanzuru ila man yakhshak.' (O Allah, You have made my external creation beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and forbid the Fire from my face, and make it look towards those who fear You.) — Reported by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih (1980) and classified as Sahih.