As humans, we love to see ourselves grow and glow. We love it when people compliment us by saying, “You are looking good today,” or something similar. Women, in particular, spend more time looking in the mirror for makeup and doing their hair.
There is nothing wrong with looking in the mirror and getting ready to start your day. But how many of us know about the mirror dua? The number is alarmingly low, which is why this blog was created.
This blog will discuss the best dua for looking in the mirror. When is the best time to recite the dua for looking in the mirror, and what are its benefits?
What is the dua for looking in the mirror?
We have searched several Hadith books to find what the Holy Prophet (PBUH) recites when looking at himself. We have found this dua from several sources as the best dua for looking in the mirror.
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
Dua looking mirror in English: Allahumma antha hasantha khalqi fa hasintha khulqi.
Translation: O Allah, just as You have made my external features beautiful, make my character beautiful as well.
Hadith: Abdullāh ibn Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “O Allah, just as You made my external form beautiful, make my character beautiful as well.” —Al-Hisnul-Haseen Pg. 206
Explanation: This hadith, narrated by Ahmend, is authentic and graded Sahih. In it, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) asks Allah to make his character beautiful, like his outer beauty.
We should follow the Sunnah of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and recite the mirror dua whenever we look in the mirror. This dua for looking in the mirror is not restricted to mirrors only but can be recited by looking at our reflection. Additionally, we should recite the dua to thank Allah for our looks and appearance.
Is there a dua for looking in a mirror from the Quran?
We have searched the complete Quran and couldn’t find a single verse with the mirror dua. The Quran is a book of signs, not science! This is why we look forward to supplications from Hadits.
However, there are several supplications from the Quran that we use daily. Like, Qunoot dua, dua for patience and anger, and dua for healing—Ayat e Shifa.
What is the prayer for looking in the mirror?
All Muslims should pray to Allah, “O Allah, just as You have made my external features beautiful, make my character beautiful as well,” whenever they look in the mirror.
Is there another dua for looking in mirror from Hadith?
During our research for this article, we found another mirror dua from Hadith. Here is the dua from Hadith for looking in the mirror.
اللَّهُمَّ أَحْسَنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
Mirror dua in English: Allahumma ahsanta khalqi fahassin khuluqi.
Translation: O Allah, You have perfected my creation, so perfect my character.
Hadith: Umm ad-Darda’ said, “Abu’d-Darda’ stood up in the night to pray. He was weeping and said, ‘O Allah! You made my physical form good, so make my character good!‘ until morning. I said, ‘Abu’d-Darda’, your only supplication for the entire night was for good character!’ He replied, ‘Umm ad-Darda’, the Muslim perfects his character until good character enters him into Paradise; and taints his character until his bad character enter him into Hellfire. The Muslim is forgiven while he is asleep.’ I asked, ‘Abu’d-Darda’, how can be forgiven while he is asleep?’ He said, ‘His brother arises in the night, performs the night prayer, and supplicates to Allah Almighty and is answered. He supplicates for his Muslim brother and his supplication is answered.'” —Al-Adab Al-Mufrad Book 14, H# 290
Explanation: This supplication was recite by Abu’d-Darda at night till morning. This supplication is similar to what we have listed in the first heading as dua for looking in the mirror.
This Hadith proves that this supplication can be used anytime and after Salah, like a dua after Salah. In this Hadith, Abu d-Darda’s wife asked him how Muslims can be forgiven while sleeping. He said when he wakes up at night and performs Salah, he talks about Tahajjud Salah, which should be offered with the dua for Tahajjud. You can also recite the dua for forgiveness to invoke Allah’s mercy.
Wrap Up
We have discussed the best dua for looking in the mirror from Sahih Hadith. Duas and supplication adds Allah’s mercy and blessings to anything, therefore, we should recite the mirror dua every time we look in the mirror.
We hope you will find this article useful and will share it with others so they can reap the same benefits.
FAQs
What is the dua for mirror in Islam?
Allahumma antha hasantha khalqi fa hasintha khulqi.
What is the dua for looking in the mirror in Arabic?
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي
What is the english translation of dua for looking in the mirror?
Here is the English translation of mirror dua in Islam. O Allah, just as You have made my external features beautiful, make my character beautiful as well.
Does looking in the mirror break Wudu?
No, looking in the mirror does not break wudu. Remember to recite the mirror dua and dua for Wudu.
Is it haram to pray Salah in front of a mirror?
It’s not haram, and you can pray in front of a mirror. However, if the reflection of the mirror disturbs you, don’t pray in front of a mirror.
Is it OK to sleep in front of a mirror in Islam?
Yes, sleeping in front of a mirror is completely fine. In today’s world, we live in compact houses where the mirror is placed right next to the bed. Islam does not forbid sleeping near or in front of a mirror.
Why should you not look in the mirror at night in Islam?
No hadith or Quranic verse forbids a Muslim to look in the mirror at night. Therefore, feel free to look at yourself in the mirror at night.
Some Muslims believe that looking in the mirror from 3 am to 5 am is forbidden and invites evil forces. All this is nonsense, and looking in the mirror at any time of the night is not a sin. However, you can recite the dua for protection and the dua for sleeping at night to stay secure and blessed.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
