اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ كَمَا أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَأَحْسِنْ خُلُقِي
All praise is due to Allah. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful too.
Alḥamdulillāh, Allāhumma kamā aḥsanta khalqī fa aḥsin khuluqī.
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited when looking in the mirror. It's a beautiful moment to pause and acknowledge Allah's blessings not just in our outward appearance, but also in our inner character and manners.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely while looking at your reflection. It's a personal moment of gratitude and a prayer for inner refinement, aligning our outward form with inward goodness. It's a beautiful way to start or end your day, reminding yourself of Allah's creative power and your aspiration for good character.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua teaches us to be grateful for our physical form, recognizing it as a gift from Allah. More importantly, it shifts our focus towards inner beauty – good character and manners (akhlaq). It reminds us that true beauty lies in pleasing Allah through our actions and disposition, reflecting the best of Islam. It's a prayer for holistic beauty, both seen and unseen.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he looked at his reflection: 'Alḥamdulillāh, Allāhumma kamā aḥsanta khalqī fa aḥsin khuluqī.' (All praise is due to Allah. O Allah, just as You have made my form beautiful, make my character beautiful too.) [Musnad Ahmad 22307. The chain is considered Hasan by some scholars due to supporting narrations.]