Du'a for kids · Waking up & getting ready

Du'a when looking in the mirror

Many families say “Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa-hassin khuluqi” at the mirror — thanking Allah for how He made us and asking Him to make our manners beautiful too.

Ages 2–8AudioFree card

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اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ حَسَّنْتَ خَلْقِي فَحَسِّنْ خُلُقِي

Allahumma anta hassanta khalqi fa-hassin khuluqi

“O Allah, You have made my body beautiful, so make my manners beautiful too.”

For little ones

What it means

“Allah, You made me lovely on the outside — please help me be lovely on the inside too.”

The moment

When we say it

Many families say it when they look in the mirror. It's a lovely du'a for any time.

Teach it

How to teach it in 3 steps

Step 1: Stick a small card next to the mirror where your child brushes their teeth or hair.
Step 2: Point out the two words that sound alike — “khalqi” (how I look) and “khuluqi” (how I behave).
Step 3: After saying it, name one kind thing they will do today.

PlayWhat do we say?Listen to a little story and tap what we say. A playful check after you've practised.Play free →Free printableDu'a when looking in the mirror cardPrint it for the fridge, the door or the car — US Letter or A4.Download the free card →Parent toolDu'a for Every MomentMark “Looking in the mirror” as practising or known for each child, and print it on a personalised card sheet.Open the tool →

Questions parents ask

Is this only for the mirror?

No. It's a general du'a the Prophet ﷺ used to make, asking for good character. The reports that tie it to the mirror are weak, so we treat the mirror as a helpful family habit, not a rule.

I've seen “Allahumma kama hassanta khalqi…”. Which is right?

The du'a is reported in a few slightly different wordings — with “anta”, with “kama” (“just as”), or with neither. They mean the same, so pick one and keep it the same at home.