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Dua when putting on clothes

Dua when putting on clothes: a dua of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), praising Allah when putting on new or everyday clothing.

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Arabic

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَٰذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ

Transliteration
Alhamdu lillahilladhi kasani hadhath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah.
Meaning
Praise be to Allah who clothed me with this garment and provided it for me (without any power or strength on my part).

When it is recited

It is recited when putting on new or clean clothing.

Virtue

According to the hadith, whoever puts on new clothing and says this dua will have his past sins forgiven.

Sources

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

  • HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 4023

    It is reported from Muadh ibn Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that whoever puts on new clothing and says this dua will have his sins forgiven.

  • HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3560

    The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would praise Allah and recite this dua when putting on new clothing.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this dua.

  • Which dua is recited when putting on clothes?

    The dua “Alhamdu lillahilladhi kasani hadhath-thawba...” is recited.
  • What is the benefit of this dua?

    It reminds one of Allah's blessing; it is stated that whoever puts on new clothing and says it will have his past sins forgiven.