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-th-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately after putting on a new garment or any garment, whether it's everyday wear or something special.
How to Read
Say this dua with sincerity and reflection after you have fully dressed. Take a moment to appreciate Allah's bounty in providing you with clothing, which is a fundamental blessing for protection and dignity. The acknowledgment of 'without any strength or power from my side' is crucial, reminding us that every provision comes from Allah alone.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful expression of gratitude and humility. It acknowledges that clothing, like all blessings, is from Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and not a result of our own doing. By reciting it, we train our hearts to remain thankful, fostering a spirit of dependence on Allah and recognizing His continuous grace in our lives. This practice helps in seeking Allah's help to use this garment in ways that please Him, reflecting true piety rather than vanity.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: When Allah's Messenger ﷺ used to wear a garment, he would mention by name its kind, whether it was a shirt or a turban, and would say: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi kasanī hādha-th-thawba wa razaqanīhi min ghayri ḥawlin minnī wa lā 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).