الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ كَمَا أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي
Praise be to Allah. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful.
Alhamdulillah, Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khulqi.
When to Read
This dua is recited when you look in the mirror, especially when you notice a natural imperfection, a new line, or any change in your physical appearance. It serves as a powerful reminder to focus on inner beauty and gratitude, rather than dwelling on outward flaws.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with the intention of acknowledging Allah's perfect creation and seeking His help in perfecting your inner self. Understand that outward beauty is temporary and a gift from Allah, while inner character is what truly matters and can be cultivated through supplication and effort.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua reminds us of Allah's blessings in our creation and encourages us to seek beauty in our character, which is a more lasting and impactful quality. It shifts our focus from superficial appearances to the more significant aspect of our spiritual and moral development, fostering contentment and gratitude for Allah's favors, regardless of how our appearance changes.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you looks at someone else and then looks at himself [in the mirror], he should say: Allahumma kama ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khulqi. (O Allah, as You have made my form beautiful, so make my character beautiful.) (Also narrated by Al-Tirmidhi, who said it is Gharib Hassan.)