Dua for Looking in the Mirror (Beauty of Character & Form)
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
اللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa-hassin khuluqi
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“O Allah, just as You have made my physical appearance beautiful, so make my character and manners beautiful.”
“اے اللہ! جس طرح تو نے میری صورت خوبصورت بنائی ہے، اسی طرح میرے اخلاق و کردار کو بھی خوبصورت بنا دے۔”
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When to Recite
Whenever looking into a mirror, styling hair, grooming, or dressing in front of a reflection.
How to Recite & Etiquette
Look into the mirror with gratitude for your creation and recite with sincerity, asking Allah to adorn your inner character.
About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦Aligning Inward Character with Outward Beauty
Whenever Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gazed into a mirror, he supplicated: 'Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa-hassin khuluqi' ('O Allah, just as You made my external form beautiful, make my character beautiful' — Musnad Ahmad 3823). It redirects personal vanity into heartfelt humility and moral aspiration.
✦Daily Practice of Gratitude and Self-Reflection
Reciting this prayer turns daily grooming into an act of worship. It reminds the believer that physical symmetry is a temporary gift from the Creator, while noble character and integrity endure for eternity.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Looking in the Mirror (Beauty of Character & Form)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Dua for looking in the mirror in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: اللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي. English translation: 'O Allah, just as You have made my physical appearance beautiful, so make my character and manners beautiful.' Urdu: 'اے اللہ! جس طرح تو نے میری صورت خوبصورت بنائی ہے، اسی طرح میرے اخلاق و کردار کو بھی خوبصورت بنا دے۔'
Is reciting this Dua confirmed in the Hadith?▼
Yes, it is narrated by companions including Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (RA) and Ali (RA) in Musnad Ahmad (3823) and graded Sahih by Imam Ibn Hibban.
When should this prayer be recited?▼
Recite it quietly whenever you look into a mirror, groom your beard or hair, or dress in front of a reflection.
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All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having caused us to die, and to Him is the return.
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O Allah, I seek refuge in You from worry and grief, from incapacity and laziness, from cowardice and miserliness, and from being overwhelmed by debt and overpowered by men.
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