Dua for wearing a new garment

The dua for wearing a new garment is something we all should know and try to inculcate in our lifestyles because it is the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) Sunnah. It is a way to express gratitude to Allah and strengthen one's religious identity.

This dua was taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) himself and is something that was reiterated by him time and again. It is narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put on a new garment, he mentioned it by name, turban or shirt, and would then say: O Allah, praise be to Thee! as Thou hast clothed me with it, I ask Thee for its good and the good of that for which it was made, and I seek refuge in Thee from its evil and the evil of that for which it was made (Sunan Abi Dawud 4020).

In another instance, Abu Umamah (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) narrated that Umar bin Al-Khattab (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) wore a new garment and said this dua. Then he (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) narrated that he heard the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) direct to say this dua when wearing a new garment (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3560). Also narrated by Mu'adh ibn Anas (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) that if someone puts on a garment and reads this dua, their previous sins will be forgiven (Sunan Abi Dawud 4023).

The Etiquettes of Reciting Dua for When Wearing a New Garment

When wearing a new garment, one should start with Bismillah, mention the garment by name, and then recite the dua after putting it on. Muslims should believe that Allah Azzawajal will grant their dua, and He is the only one with the Power to grant our duas and bless us in this life and the hereafter.

Benefits of Dua When Wearing a New Garment

There are multitudes of benefits associated with this dua. By reciting the dua for wearing a new garment, one would be fulfilling the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and simultaneously participating in the Dhikr of Allah Azzawajal, both carrying rewards for the reciter.

By reciting the dua, we express our gratitude to Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى), and Allah rewards those who remember Him in good times and show their thankfulness to Him. On the other hand, those who are ungrateful to Allah for His countless blessings garner Allah's displeasure and the Qilat Albarakah, misfortune, and bad luck that follows with it.

In Surah Ibrahim, the 14th chapter of the Quran, Allah tabarak wa ta'ala says:

وَإِذْ تَأَذَّنَ رَبُّكُمْ لَئِنْ شَكَرْتُمْ لَأَزِيدَنَّكُمْ ۖ وَلَئِنْ كَفَرْتُمْ إِنَّ عَذَابِي لَشَدِيدٌ

Also, call to mind when your Lord proclaimed: "If you give thanks, I will certainly grant you more; but if you are ungrateful for My favors, My chastisement is terrible. Ibraheem (14:7) 

The dua you recite when wearing a new garment reminds you that everything comes from Allah, the Provider of us all, and helps person stay humble.

Dua for Wearing New Clothes in Arabic

The Arabic dua for wearing new clothes on Eid or any other occasion is important to know and remember. These are the exact words we were taught to say by our beloved Prophet, and hence are the best way to thank Allah for the blessing of new clothes. The dua in Arabic is as follows: 

اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ، أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ

Dua for wearing new clothes in English: O Allah, praise is to You. You have clothed me. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what it has been made for, and I seek Your protection from the evil of it and the evil of what it has been made for.

Dua for wearing clothes transliteration: Allaahumma lakal-hamdu 'Anta kasawtaneehi, 'as'aluka min khayrihi wa khayri maa suni'a lahu, wa 'a'oothu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lahu

Islamic Teachings about the Dua for Wearing New Clothes

Islam teaches us the importance of expressing gratefulness and thankfulness for every blessing we have. In fact, Allah and His Prophet have promised that if we are grateful and express thankfulness, we will gain even more than before. This is why the Prophet taught us to give thanks for new clothes and other blessings, no matter how small.

The matter of new clothes is a common experience for many people. Even low-income or no-income families can afford to buy new clothes every few years. Many of us also receive new clothes as gifts, so this dua applies even if we didn’t have the means to buy the clothes ourselves. While putting on the new clothes is a simple act, making a heartfelt and intentional dua turns this moment into one of spiritual connection and positive reflection.

It was the Prophet’s practice to mention the type of new garment he was putting on while making the dua. Whether it’s a new shirt, a pair of shoes, an abaya, a scarf, or a turban, mentioning its type is a Sunnah.

How to Recite the Dua for Wearing a New Garment

Simply reciting some words after rote-learning them is not enough to gain the full spiritual benefit of everyday duas. After all, these words were given to us directly from the Prophet and passed down through the efforts of his Companions and numerous Islamic scholars. The duas are a way to reconnect to Allah and avoid the spiritually draining routine of worldly life.

To make the most of this blessed dua, try to follow these practices whenever possible:

• Recite the dua after putting on the new garment. 
• Start by reciting Bismillah, or “I begin in the name of Allah,” before putting the clothes on. 
• Take the name of the item you have just put on. 
• Centre your belief that Allah alone could have provided these new garments and that it is Him alone who can provide for us at any turn. 
• Also hold firm to the belief that Allah is listening and that the dua has reached Him. 
• Remember that making the dua is an act of gratitude and humility; we would not have the blessing of new clothes if Allah had not wished for it. Consistently making this dua and understanding its meaning will help us realize how dependent we are on Allah and how Merciful He is. 

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