Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Wearing Clothes: Humility and Gratitude

Wearing Clothes
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 4023

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

All praise is due to Allah Who clothed me with this garment and provided it for me without any strength or power on my part.

Al-hamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwah

When to Read

This dua is recited right after putting on any new garment, whether it's a shirt, trousers, or even a simple head covering. It's a moment to pause and acknowledge the blessing of having clothes, which protect us and adorn us.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt understanding of its meaning. As you put on the garment, feel the gratitude for Allah's provision. The act of wearing the garment itself is part of when this dua is most relevant.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua upon wearing new clothes brings immense blessings. It reminds us that all provision comes from Allah, fostering humility and preventing arrogance that can arise from attributing our comfort and appearance to our own efforts. It's a powerful way to start wearing something new with a thankful heart, seeking Allah's protection and making the garment a source of good.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever wears a garment and says: All praise is due to Allah Who clothed me with this garment and provided it for me without any strength or power on my part, Allah forgives his previous sins.'
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 4023
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