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 on my part.
Al-hamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin.
When to Read
Recited when wearing a new garment, whether it's a shirt, trousers, an outer robe, or any new item of clothing.
How to Read
Upon putting on the new garment, acknowledge Allah's blessing with sincere gratitude. Recite this dua clearly, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's provision and attributing all strength and ability to Him alone.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful expression of gratitude to Allah for His immense blessings, specifically for providing clothing. It emphasizes that all provisions come from Him, not from our own might or effort, fostering humility and reliance on Allah. It also implicitly seeks Allah's protection and blessing in the new garment.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Sa'id al-Khudri: When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to wear a new garment, he would mention its name (like a shirt or a turban) and then say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ. (Al-hamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin). (Translation: All praise is due to Allah, Who has clothed me with this garment and provided it for me, without any strength or power on my part.)