Is there any particular recitation to purify yourself?

By purification, we assume you refer to 'purification of the base self,' known commonly as 'Islaahun Nafs'.

It should be understood that by recitation alone, a person may not achieve the object of purification. Allah Ta'ala says, 'And loves those who repent and endervour to purify themselves.' (Qur'aan). However, Du'aa (recitation) is a valuable asset which when joined with effort is ushered readily into the acceptance of Allah Ta'ala. Moreover, if you are seriously interested in Islaahun Nafs (purification of the soul), you should link yourself to some pious servant of Allah, who will guide you in walking this path (Sulook). Contact us for more details on this.

Below are a few recitation which may be read at any time:
1. Allaahumma inniy a'oodhu bika min munkaraatil akhlaaqi wal a'amaal wal ahwaal wal adwaa (Oh Allah! I seek your protection from evil character, bad actions, destructive desires and illnesses.) Hisnul Haseen
2. Allaahumma aati nafsiy taqwaahaa wa zakkihaa anta khayra man zakkaahaa anta waliyyuhaa wa mawlaahaa (Oh Allah! Fill my soul with piety (Taqwa) and purify it for the best of purifiers is none save yourself. You are my guardian and protector.) Mishkaat pg.216; Qadeemi
3. Allaahumma tahhir qalbi min an-nifaaq wa amaali min al-riyaa wa lisaan min al-kidhb wa ayniy mi al-khiyaana. Fa innaka ta'lamu khaainat al-a'ayuni wa maa tukhfi al-sudoor (O Allah! Cleanse my heart of hypocrisy and my actions from ostenstation, purify my tongue from lies and my eyes from deception. Verily you know well the deceptive eye and that which the hearts conceal.) Ibid pg.220

May Allah Ta'ala guide and assist you in reaching your goal and forgive us all for our sins.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.