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 strength or power from myself.
Alhamdulillahilladhee kasanee hadha-th-thawba wa-razaqanīhi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after putting on a new piece of clothing, whether it's a shirt, trousers, a cloak, or even a new turban. It's a moment to pause and acknowledge Allah's grace.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere gratitude. Feel the texture of the new garment and reflect on how Allah, through countless means, has provided it for you. Acknowledge your own inability and His boundless generosity. It's recommended to wear the new garment on your right side first, if applicable, just as we do with other positive actions.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful reminder of our dependence on Allah for even the simplest blessings, like clothing. By acknowledging that this provision is from Him without our own might, we cultivate humility and strengthen our Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). It shifts our focus from personal achievement to divine grace. Furthermore, this dua encourages a spirit of generosity. When we recognize that our blessings are from Allah, it naturally inspires us to share our wealth and resources with others, fulfilling the obligation of Zakat and encouraging voluntary Sadaqah (charity). It embodies the principle that from what Allah gives us, we should give to others.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever wears a garment for the sake of Allah, Allah will clothe him with a garment of Paradise. And whoever wears a new garment and says: 'Alhamdulillahilladhee kasanee hadha-th-thawba wa-razaqanīhi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah' (All praise is for Allah Who has clothed me with this garment and provided it for me, without any strength or power from myself), then all of his past sins will be forgiven.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4023, Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1767 - Tirmidhi said it is Hasan Gharib).