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.
Alhamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when wearing any new piece of clothing, including when preparing for a journey and putting on your travel attire. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's (SWT) blessings as you prepare to step out into the world.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you wear the new garment. Focus on the meaning and the gratitude it expresses towards Allah (SWT). It’s a personal reflection, so say it quietly to yourself, truly feeling the dependence on Allah and not on your own might.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound gratitude for Allah's (SWT) sustenance. By acknowledging that the ability to acquire and wear new clothes comes from Him, not our own strength, we cultivate humility and strengthen our connection with our Creator. When worn for a journey, this acknowledgment is especially potent, seeking Allah's (SWT) continued protection and provision as we venture out.
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 have clothed me with (a garment of) Your bestowing. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what it was made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it was made for.' Then he would say: '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.' (This is the narration translated above. The hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud 4023 is a slightly different wording focused on gratitude for the provision itself.)