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 from my side.
Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after putting on new clothes, or any clothes for that matter. It's a moment of gratitude for the provision of clothing, which is a fundamental blessing from Allah. Think of it as a personal prayer of thanks as you dress yourself, acknowledging that everything we have comes from Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a mindful heart as you finish dressing. The key is to feel the gratitude for the garment and the provision. It's a simple act of acknowledging Allah's grace in your daily life, turning an ordinary action into an act of worship. Imagine saying it as you smooth down your shirt or tie your shoelaces – a moment to connect.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a powerful way to express gratitude for Allah's blessings, specifically the provision of clothing. It reminds us that our ability to acquire and wear clothes is not due to our own effort or might, but solely from Allah's mercy. This humility fosters contentment and keeps our focus on our dependence on Him. By acknowledging His grace in this simple act, we invite further blessings and strengthen our connection with our Creator. It's a proactive way to cultivate a character of thankfulness, which is highly esteemed in Islam.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: When the Prophet ﷺ used to wear a new garment, he would mention its name (e.g. a turban, a shirt, or a cloak) and then say: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin.' (All praise is due to Allah Who clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, without any strength or power from my side.) - Sunan Abi Dawud 4023 (Hasan)