Dua for When wearing a garment


The dua for wearing a garment was taught by Prophet Muhammad (ï·º) and has been reported by the most authentic ahadith records from multiple sources. One narrator of this dua is Ali Ibn Abi Talib, and it is reported in Musnad Ahmad (1355) that Abu Matar said that he witnessed Ali (رضي الله عنه) recite this dua after putting on a new chemise. The same has been reported in Mishkat al-Masabih 4373. 


 

The second narrator of this dua is Umar b. al-Khattab. It is reported in Sunan Ibn Majah (3557) that Abu Umamah said that Umar bin Khattab (رضي الله عنه) put on a garment and recited the dua mentioned above. The same has been reported in Mishkat al-Masabih 4374. The third narrator of this dua is Mu'adh ibn Anas. Abu Dawud al-Sijistani wrote in Sunan Abi Dawud (4023) that Mu'adh ibn Anas (رضي الله عنه) reported that he heard this dua for wearing a new garment from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hisnul Muslim

When wearing a garment

Home & Family Duas

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الْحَمْدُ لِلّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا (الثَّوْبَ) وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَـيـْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُـوَّةٍ

Alhamdu lillaahil-lathee kasaanee haathaa (aththawba) wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlim-minnee wa laa quwwatin.

Praise is to Allah Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, though I was powerless myself and incapable

[Hisnul 5] [Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, At-Tirmizi, 'Irwa'ul-Ghalil 7/47.]

The Etiquettes of Reciting the Dua for Wearing A Garment 

 

It is recommended to recite this dua after wearing the garment. In Musnad Ahmed 1355, it is reported that Ali Ibn Talib recited the dua after he adorned the garment. Secondly, mention the new garment by name and then recite the Dua. It is reported in Sunan Abi Dawud 4020 that the Prophet Muhammad (ï·º) mentioned the garment by name and then recited the dua. 

 

Dua for Wearing A Garment Benefits 

 

Reciting dua before a new garment has multiple benefits, the foremost of which is gratitude to Allah. Material objects, like clothes, have a way of enticing humans. If we are not careful, we can become participants in a rat race in quest of worldly possessions. Reciting Allah's name when wearing clothes reminds us to be thankful to Allah, who enabled us to be able to purchase clothes to protect us from the seasons and cover our awrah. It reminds us of Allah's warning against love for material things and makes us more conscious of the things we purchase. 

 

It also increases our empathy towards those who are less fortunate. A common saying condoned in Islam is to donate one of your old pieces of clothing when you purchase a new one. So when you recite dua, you are reminded to help others. Finally, reciting dua before wearing a new garment is for Barakah; you ask Allah to make it so that you wear these clothes in good times, and may they serve you well. 

 

FAQs:

No, it is not necessary to say the dua when putting on each item of new clothing. It is enough to say the dua once. However, there is no harm in repeating the dua if you wish, and Allah will only reward you more.
Yes, you can recite this dua when wearing new or old clothes.
In Islam, it is recommended to wear your clothes in the following manner: Clothes must be washed with clean water 3 times so they are tahir (clean). You must shake your clothes 3 times before wearing them to shake off any harmful thing that may have been hiding in your clothes, like an insect. Recite Bismillah and the dua for wearing clothes. Put the garment on your right side first. For example, when wearing a shirt, you should put your right arm through the armhole first, followed by the left. When taking off your garments, you should take the clothes off from the left side first. For example, when taking off a shirt, the left arm should come out of the armhole first. Say Alhamdulillah.