الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
All praise is for Allah Who 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 ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwah.
When to Read
This dua is recited when putting on a new garment, whether it's a shirt, trousers, a veil, or any other item of clothing. It's a beautiful way to begin the experience of wearing something new by acknowledging Allah's grace and provision.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and mindfulness as you put on the new clothing. Understand that every blessing, including the clothes on our back, comes directly from Allah. Expressing gratitude in this way acknowledges His ownership and our reliance on Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses profound gratitude. By reciting it, we acknowledge that our ability to acquire and wear clothes is not due to our own might but a gift from Allah. It keeps us humble and mindful of His blessings. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to remind us that even the simplest of blessings are a test and a bounty from our Creator.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever wears a garment and says: Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwah (All praise is for Allah Who clothed me with this garment and provided it for me without any strength or power from myself), he will be forgiven his past and future sins.' (Sunan Abu Dawud 4023, Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1767 - Tirmidhi said it is Hasan Gharib. Abu Dawud said: Zuhayr bin Harb narrated to us… then he narrated the hadith.)