اللَّهُمَّ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي وَارْزُقْنِي بِمَنْ حَبَّبْتَنِي إِلَيْكَ وَحَبَّبْ إِلَيَّ النَّاسَ وَاجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا وَفِي سَمْعِي نُورًا وَعَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا وَعَنْ يَسَارِي نُورًا وَفَوْقِي نُورًا وَتَحْتِي نُورًا وَأَمَامِي نُورًا وَخَلْفِي نُورًا وَاجْعَلْ لِي فِي نَفْسِي نُورًا وَعَظِّمْ لِي نُورًا
O Allah, You have made my outward appearance beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and grant me the ability to love those whom You love, and make the people love me. And place light in my heart, and in my sight, and in my hearing, and on my right, and on my left, and above me, and beneath me, and before me, and behind me. And make for me within myself light, and make for me a great light.
Allahumma, hassanta khalqi fa-hassin khuluqi, warzuqni bi-man habbabtani ilayka, wa-habbib ilayya an-naasa, waj'al fi qalbi nooran, wa-fi basari nooran, wa-fi sam'i nooran, wa-'an yameeni nooran, wa-'an yasaari nooran, wa-fawqi nooran, wa-tahti nooran, wa-amami nooran, wa-khalfi nooran, waj'al li fi nafsi nooran, wa-'adhdhim li nooran.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when one looks into a mirror. It’s a moment of reflection, acknowledging Allah’s creation and seeking His guidance to refine our inner selves alongside our outward appearance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and mindfulness as you look at your reflection. It’s a personal supplication that connects our physical appearance to our inner character and our relationship with Allah and His creation. The emphasis on 'light' (noor) is a profound request for spiritual guidance and clarity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a comprehensive request for well-being. It asks for the perfection of our character ('khuluq') to match the beauty of our physical form ('khalq'). It seeks Allah's love and the love of the people, which is a sign of a righteous individual. The repeated invocation for 'light' signifies a deep plea for spiritual illumination, understanding, and protection in all aspects of life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurayrah: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) looked in the mirror, he would say: Allahumma, You have made my outward appearance beautiful, so make my character beautiful, and forbid wrongdoing from myself. The version in Adab al-Mufrad mentions the entire dua as listed above.