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Dua When Looking in the Mirror
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ used to say when looking in the mirror: "Allahumma ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khuluqi" (O Allah, You have made my appearance good, so make my character good).
Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3446
The Science
Positive psychology research on self-affirmation shows that pairing mirror use with positive statements improves self-image and reduces body dissatisfaction. Studies in Psychological Science confirm that self-affirmation activates reward centers in the brain.
How to Practice
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Each time you look in the mirror, pause and say the dua
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"Allahumma ahsanta khalqi fa ahsin khuluqi"
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Reflect on inner character, not just outward appearance
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Teach children this dua as part of their daily routine
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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