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.
Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah
When to Read
This dua is recited when wearing a new garment, whether it's a shirt, trousers, a scarf, or any other article of clothing. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's blessings and His provision for us, remembering that everything we have is from Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and gratitude as you put on the new clothing. It's a personal reflection, so focus on the meaning and the feeling of thankfulness. The Prophet ﷺ taught this dua, so by reciting it, we are actively following his Sunnah, which is a way of showing our love for him and for Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua when wearing new clothes brings several beautiful benefits. Firstly, it's an act of immense gratitude, recognizing that Allah is the ultimate provider. The phrase 'min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah' (without any strength or power from myself) is particularly profound. It reminds us of our utter dependence on Allah for all things, including the ability to earn or acquire the means to buy clothes. This humility is pleasing to Allah. Secondly, by emulating the Prophet ﷺ in this simple act, we are following his Sunnah, which is a source of immense reward. It's a way to connect with his practice and embody his teachings in our daily lives. This dua also serves as a reminder that worldly possessions are blessings from Allah, and we should use them in ways that are pleasing to Him.
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: 'O Allah, You are the One Who has clothed me. I ask You for its good and the good of what it has been made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it has been made for.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4020 - this is a related hadith about new clothes. The specific dua for wearing clothes is found in other narrations) Narrated Abu Umamah: Umar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say when he wore a new garment: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah.' (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)