الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
All praise is due to Allah Who has clothed me with this garment and provided it for me, without any strength or power on my part.
Alhamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin.
When to Read
This dua is recited when putting on new clothes, or any clothes for that matter. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on Allah's blessings, acknowledging that everything we have, including the ability to dress ourselves and the clothes themselves, comes solely from Him.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely after putting on your clothes. It’s a beautiful way to start your day or your activity dressed in remembrance of your Creator, infusing the simple act of wearing clothes with gratitude and awareness of Allah's grace. The key is the heartfelt acknowledgement of His bounty.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of gratitude. By reciting it, we acknowledge that Allah is the ultimate provider and that our own abilities are nothing without His grace. This fosters humility and prevents arrogance, reminding us that even something as basic as clothing is a blessing to be thankful for. It also sets a tone of reliance on Allah for all our needs, big and small.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Sa'id al-Khudri: When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ wore a new garment, he would mention its name, be it a shirt or a turban, and then say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ (Alhamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin). [Sunan Abi Dawud 4023, Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3504]