الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
All praise is for Allah Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, without any power or strength on my part.
Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin
When to Read
This dua is recited when wearing new clothes, whether it's a brand new item or simply putting on clothes after a bath or shower. It's a beautiful way to start the experience of wearing something new by acknowledging Allah's bounty.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with gratitude when you put on the new garment. It’s best recited as you are wearing it or just after. The key is to feel the meaning behind the words – recognizing that this provision comes solely from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua on wearing new clothes is a Sunnah practice that carries immense blessings. It teaches us humility by acknowledging that our ability to acquire and wear clothes is not from our own doing, but a gift from Allah (SWT). This fosters a sense of gratitude and dependence on Him, which are fundamental to attracting Divine Love and blessings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to remind us that even our worldly possessions are ultimately from Allah, and our gratitude for them is a way to earn His pleasure.
Source & Authentication
‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever wears a garment and says: > **Arabic:** الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ > **Translation:** "All praise is for Allah Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, without any power or strength on my part, > **Transliteration:** *Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwatin* …then all of his previous sins are forgiven.' (Reported by Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah. Tirmidhi graded it Hasan Gharib. Abu Dawud narrated it as 'the sins that have passed').