147. Dua for Wearing New Clothes
Dua for Wearing New Clothes in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيْهِ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهُ وَخَيْرَ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ وَأَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ
Dua for Wearing New Clothes English Transliteration
Allaahumma lakal-hamdu 'Anta kasawtaneehi, 'as'aluka khayrahu wa khayra maa suni'a lahu, wa 'a'oodhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lahu
Dua for Wearing New Clothes English Translation
O Allah, for You is all praise, You have clothed me with it, I ask You for the good of it and the good for which it was made, and I seek refuge with You from the evil of it and the evil for which it was made.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْجُرَيْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا اسْتَجَدَّ ثَوْبًا سَمَّاهُ بِاسْمِهِ عِمَامَةً أَوْ قَمِيصًا أَوْ رِدَاءً ثُمَّ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهُ وَخَيْرَ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عُمَرَ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ .
Narrated Abu Sa'eed: "When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), would wear a new garment he would mention what it was, whether an 'Imamah, a Qamis, or a Rida', then he would say: Allahumma lakal-hamdu, Anta kasawtanihi, as'aluka khairuhu wa khaira ma suni'a lahu, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lahu'" ('O Allah! For You is the praise, You have clothed me, I ask You for its good and the god for which it was made, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil for which it was made.) [Abu 'Eisa said:] There are narrations on this topic from 'Umar, and Ibn 'Umar. [Sahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 1767]
Benefits of Dua for Wearing New Clothes
Dua for wearing new clothes helps Muslims feel thankful and safe each time they put on something new. It reminds us to say alhamdulillah and ask Allahfor good things.
- Shows thankfulness to Allahfor new blessings and clothes in life
- When someone gets new clothes, saying the dua is a way to thank Allahfor giving these gifts.
- Provides protection from unseen harm related to new garments
- This dua asks Allahto keep us safe from any harm that could come with new clothes.
- Seeks the goodness and benefit that comes from the clothes
- When we say the dua, we ask Allahto give us all the good that can come from the new clothes.
- Encourages humility by praising Allahfor every favor
When to Recite Dua for Wearing New Clothes
Dua for wearing new clothes can be said at many times to ask for blessings, safety, and thankfulness for new things we wear.
- When putting on any new clothes for the first time to thank Allah
- Say the dua when you wear new clothes for the first time.
- Before wearing new dress for special occasions like Eid or weddings
- Before you wear new clothes for Eid, weddings, or other big days, say the dua. It brings blessings to your special day.
- After purchasing new garments and before wearing them at home
- If you give new clothes to someone, say the dua for them.
- Anytime a child or family member wears new clothes to teach them the sunnah
How to Perform Dua for Wearing New Clothes
Dua for wearing new clothes is easy and brings blessings to your day. You can do it by following the sunnah and thinking of Allah’s gifts.
- Begin by saying alhamdulillah and praise be to Allahbefore wearing new clothes
- Recite the dua for new clothes from the sunnah, including allahumma lakal hamdu
- Say the dua for new clothes that the Prophet taught.
- Intend to seek the good and protection from harm by remembering the dua in islam
- When you say the dua, think about asking Allahfor good things and safety from harm.
- Remember to teach children the new clothes dua as a muslim prayer for gratitude
- Show your children how to say the dua. It is a good prayer for being thankful and helps them learn.
- Try to make this masnoon dua part of your daily routine with each new garment
Summary
The dua for wearing new clothes helps Muslims be thankful and ask Allahfor blessings when they wear new things. This special dua reminds us to thank Allahfor even small things like clothes and to ask Him to keep us safe from harm.
Saying this dua makes daily life better by joining it with Islamic teachings. When we remember to say the dua for new clothes, it brings peace and thankfulness to every new start.