Dua & Sunnah

Dua Upon Wearing New Clothes: Reflecting Service and Responsibility

Wearing Clothes
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 4023

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.

Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa-razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited when wearing new clothes. It's a moment to pause and express gratitude, acknowledging that even something as simple as clothing is a blessing from Allah, not a result of our own might.

How to Read

Recite this supplication sincerely upon putting on a new garment. It’s often recited after the clothing is fully worn, as a complete expression of thanks for both the covering and the provision. Feel the humility and dependence on Allah as you utter these words.

Virtues & Benefits

Wearing new clothes is a blessing, and this dua helps us acknowledge that. It trains us to see every provision, big or small, as a gift from Allah, reinforcing our reliance on Him alone. It's a practical way to remember our humble state before our Creator and to foster a spirit of gratitude and service, recognizing that everything we have is from Him, and therefore, we are responsible for using it in ways that please Him.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever wears a new garment and says: 'Alhamdulillah alladhi kasani hadha ath-thawba wa-razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah' (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), then Allah will forgive him his previous sins.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4023 - Hasan)
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 4023
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