Dua When Wearing New Clothes
Praising Allah for the garment and asking its good
Also searched as: naye kapde ki dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهُ وَخَيْرَ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ
Transliteration
Allahumma lakal-hamd, anta kasawtanih. As’aluka khayrahu wa khayra ma suni’a lah, wa a’udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni’a lah.
Meaning
O Allah, all praise is Yours — You clothed me in it. I ask You its good and the good it was made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil it was made for.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Wearing anything new • Once
Virtue
Whoever says it is forgiven his past and future sins.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua When Wearing New Clothes?
Wearing anything new. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Wearing New Clothes?
Whoever says it is forgiven his past and future sins.
Where is Dua When Wearing New Clothes from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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