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-th-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin.
When to Read
This dua is recited when wearing a new garment, or any garment. It’s a beautiful way to begin dressing, acknowledging that the ability to cover ourselves and the provision of clothing are blessings from Allah, not from our own might.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely with an understanding of its meaning. Focus on the gratitude you feel for Allah's provision. It's best recited as you are about to put on the garment, or immediately after.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound gratitude. It reminds us that everything we have, including the ability to wear clothes, is a gift from Allah. By acknowledging this, we cultivate humility and strengthen our connection with our Creator. It helps us to dress with the intention of pleasing Allah, seeking His guidance to choose attire that is appropriate for the context, whether it be for prayer, social gatherings, or daily life, reflecting the modesty and dignity Islam encourages.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When a person wears a garment, he should say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ. (Abu Dawud 4023, Tirmidhi 1767 - Hasan). The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: Whoever wears a garment and says: 'Praise be to Allah who has clothed me with this, and provided it for me without any might or power from myself,' his previous sins will be forgiven. (Tirmidhi 1767).