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 from myself.
Alhamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin
When to Read
This dua is recited specifically when wearing a new garment. It's a beautiful moment to acknowledge Allah's blessings, not just for the material item, but for the ability and means to acquire it.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and humility after putting on a new piece of clothing. Feel the gratitude for Allah's provision. It's best recited immediately after the garment is fully on.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua expresses profound gratitude and humility. It acknowledges that no provision or ability comes from our own might, but solely from Allah. By reciting this, we attribute the blessing of the new clothing to Allah, purifying our intentions and seeking His pleasure in our adornment. It helps us remember that even something as simple as clothing is a gift from our Creator, fostering a mindset of constant thankfulness and reliance on Him.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ wore a new garment, he would mention its name – e.g., a turban, a shirt, or a cloak – and then say: 'Alhamdulillahilladhi kasanî hādhā ath-thawba wa razaqanīhi min ghayri hawlin minnī wa lā quwwatin.' (All praise is due to Allah Who has clothed me with this garment and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself.) Sunan Abi Dawud 4023. It is classified as Hasan by some scholars.