Dua for the Best Character
A dua for good character and protection from bad character — the heart of raising a child.
اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي لِأَحْسَنِ الْأَخْلَاقِ لَا يَهْدِي لِأَحْسَنِهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ، وَاصْرِفْ عَنِّي سَيِّئَهَا لَا يَصْرِفُ عَنِّي سَيِّئَهَا إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Transliteration
Allahumma-hdinii li ahsanil-akhlaaq, laa yahdii li ahsanihaa illaa anta, washrif 'annii sayyi'ahaa, laa yashrifu 'annii sayyi'ahaa illaa anta
Meaning
O Allah, guide me to the best of character, none guides to it but You; and turn me away from bad character, none turns it away from me but You.
For parentsSources, grading, reviewers and tips
- Source
- HR. Muslim 771
- Recommended ages
- 6–8
- Situations
- AkhlakIbadahSosial
Related duas
Dua to Close a Gathering
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
Read at the end of studying, Qur'an class, or any gathering — a closing that wipes away its slips.
Dua for Righteous Offspring
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
A parent's dua for their children — asking that the family be a comfort to the eyes and an example of goodness.