الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
All praise is due to Allah Who has clothed me in this garment and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself.
Alhamdulillahilladhee kasanee hadha-th-thawba wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlin minnee wa la quwwah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after putting on new clothing, or any clothing for that matter. It's a moment to pause and reflect as the fabric settles on your skin. Imagine the feeling of warmth, comfort, or even the professional presentation a new outfit provides. This is the exact moment to turn that feeling into gratitude towards Allah.
How to Read
As you put on your clothes, once they are fully on and settled, pause for a moment. Take a breath and offer this heartfelt acknowledgment to Allah. It’s a personal moment of connection, so you can say it quietly to yourself. The key is sincerity and remembering that every blessing, even the simple act of being clothed, comes from Him.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua trains us to see every worldly provision, including clothing, as a gift from Allah. It fosters humility by acknowledging that our ability to acquire and wear clothes isn't due to our own might, but Allah's grace. This recognition cultivates gratitude and reinforces our reliance on Him for all things, big and small. It's a conscious act of remembering Allah throughout our day, starting with the very first action of dressing.
Source & Authentication
‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Whoever wears a garment and says: 'All praise is due to Allah Who has clothed me in this garment and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself,' then all of his previous sins are forgiven."