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.
Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa-razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah
When to Read
This dua is recited when putting on any new piece of clothing, whether it's a shirt, trousers, a shawl, or any other garment. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's bounty when you adorn yourself with something new.
How to Read
Upon wearing the new garment, pause for a moment and recite this dua with sincerity and gratitude. Recognize that this provision is from Allah alone, not due to your own effort or might.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua teaches us a fundamental aspect of faith: acknowledging Allah's grace in everything, even in the simple act of being clothed. It fosters humility by reminding us that our strength and resources come from Him. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to instill this constant awareness of divine blessings.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: When one of you puts on a garment, he should say: Al-hamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa-razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah. Then he should say: Alhamdu lillahi hamdan kathiran tayyiban mubarakan fih. (All praise is due to Allah, abundant, good, and blessed praise). This narration is found in Sunan Abi Dawud, Sunan At-Tirmidhi, and Sunan Ibn Majah.