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.
Alhamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha-th-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua should be recited when you put on a new garment, whether it's a shirt, trousers, or any piece of clothing. It's an acknowledgment of gratitude to Allah for providing you with clothing, which is a fundamental blessing, and recognizing that this provision comes solely from His grace, not your own effort.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely after you have put on the new garment. It’s a moment to pause and reflect. The phrasing emphasizes humility and dependence on Allah. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic clearly, or if you're still learning, focus on the meaning and intention behind it. Some scholars also mention that upon wearing a new garment, it's recommended to give away the old one, as a form of charity.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies deep gratitude and humility. By acknowledging that clothing is a blessing from Allah, received without personal power or strength, we reinforce our Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and dependence on Him. This act of remembrance can bring immense blessings, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that whoever does not thank people, does not thank Allah (Sahih Muslim 1353). This dua is a direct way of thanking the Creator for a blessing He has bestowed upon us, a blessing that protects us, beautifies us, and fulfills a basic need.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him): When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wore a new garment, he would mention its name, whether it was a shirt, a turban, or a cloak, and then he would say: الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَفَانِي مَا وَارَى عَوْرَتِي وَتَجَمَّلَ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي. (All praise is due to Allah Who sufficed me with what covers my private parts and adorns me in my life.) Then he would say: أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ. (I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of what has been made for it.) *Note: While the primary dua provided in the JSON focuses on the blessing of provision, this related hadith highlights seeking refuge from the potential negative aspects associated with new things. The dua in the JSON is more commonly cited for the act of wearing new clothes.*