اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ
O Allah, to You be praise. You have clothed me with it. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness for which it was made, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil for which it was made.
Allahumma lakal-hamdu Anta kasawtaneehi. As'aluka min khayrihi wa khayri ma suni'a lahu, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lahu.
When to Read
Imagine the feeling of unwrapping a brand new piece of clothing – fresh, clean, and ready to be worn. The Prophet ﷺ taught us to elevate this everyday moment into an act of worship. This beautiful dua is specifically recited when you put on a **new garment**. It's a moment of profound gratitude and intention, reminding us that even our clothing comes from Allah's provision. While the dua is for new attire, we can carry its spirit with us daily, pausing to reflect on the purpose and blessing of our clothes each time we dress.
How to Read
When you don a new piece of clothing, take a moment to be present. Recite these words with your heart, truly understanding their meaning. You're not just uttering phrases; you are acknowledging Allah's immense favor, asking Him to make your garment a source of goodness – goodness for your modesty, your dignity, and your overall conduct. At the same time, you are seeking His strong protection from any negative influence or evil that might arise from it, such as arrogance, vanity, or immodesty. It's an opportunity to consciously align your outward appearance with your inward spiritual state.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua transforms the simple act of wearing clothes into a powerful spiritual exercise, yielding several profound benefits: * **Cultivating Gratitude:** It instills a deep sense of **gratitude (shukr)** for Allah's countless blessings. We often take our clothes for granted, but this dua reminds us that every garment, from its fabric to its provision, is a gift from the Al-Razzaq (The Provider). * **Fostering Conscious Modesty:** By asking Allah for the garment's goodness and protection from its evil, we are making a deliberate intention for our clothing to be a means of **modesty and dignity**. This safeguards us from falling into pride, extravagance, or immodesty, aligning our attire with the Islamic principles of hijab and hayaa. * **Seeking Divine Protection:** This dua is a shield, invoking Allah's protection against the negative spiritual outcomes often associated with clothing. It helps us avoid ostentation, showing off, or developing a sense of superiority over others based on our dress. It is a safeguard against the subtle whispers of Shaytan that might tempt us towards misuse of this blessing. * **Deepening Spiritual Connection:** It helps us recognize that even the mundane act of dressing is part of our journey towards Allah. The Quran reminds us: "O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness – that is best." (Al-A'raf 7:26). This dua acts as a constant reminder that our ultimate adornment is piety and submission to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Sa'id al-Khudri: Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put on a new garment, he would mention it by its name, whether it was a turban or a shirt or a cloak, and would say: "O Allah, to You be praise. You have clothed me with it. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness for which it was made, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil for which it was made." — Sunan Abi Dawud 4023