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 myself.
Alhamdulillahilladhi kasani hadha-th-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwah
When to Read
Recited when wearing any new garment, including the specific attire of a profession or role. This acknowledges Allah's provision for you to acquire and wear such clothing, whether it's a doctor's coat, a teacher's professional dress, or any other uniform that signifies a particular responsibility or service.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with sincerity upon wearing the new clothing for the first time. It is recommended to wear the right side first, then the left, and to express gratitude to Allah verbally. The intention behind wearing the clothing should also be considered; if it's for a profession that serves others, the dua naturally extends to seeking Allah's blessings in that service.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua acknowledges Allah as the ultimate source of all provisions. It instills humility by recognizing that our ability to acquire and wear clothes, especially those signifying a profession or role, is entirely from Allah's grace and not from our own might. It helps to maintain awareness of Allah's blessings throughout the day, reminding us that even seemingly mundane actions like dressing are acts of worship when done with the right intention and remembrance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Whoever wears a garment and says: Alhamdulillah illadhi kasani hadha-th-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghairi hawlin minni wa la quwwah, then all of his past sins are forgiven.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4023, Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1771). The Tirmidhi narration states: 'When the Prophet (peace be upon him) wore a new garment, he would mention its name – a shirt, or a cloak – and then say: Alhamdulillah illadhi kasani wa razaqani min al-ma' al-haqi wa min ghair al-hawli wa la al-quwwah.' (Tirmidhi 1771). The wording 'min al-ma' al-haqi' is a variation, and the core meaning of gratitude and reliance remains the same.