The new-clothes dua is among the clothing azkar the Prophet ﷺ was keen to say whenever he wore a newly made garment, naming it by its type and then supplicating for its good while seeking refuge from its harm. It is slightly longer than the everyday dressing dua because it addresses the special occasion of a brand-new garment.
Allahumma lakal-hamdu anta kasawtaneeh, as'aluka min khayrihi wa khayri ma suni'a lah, wa a'oodhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni'a lah.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا استجدَّ ثوبًا سمَّاه باسمه (عمامة أو قميصًا أو رداء) ثم قال ذلك.
رواه أبو داود والترمذي، وحسنه الألباني
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Meaning
O Allah, to You is all praise. You have clothed me with this. I ask You for its good and the good of what it was made for, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what it was made for. This dua is said when putting on a brand-new garment, asking Allah for blessing in its use and protection from any harm associated with it.
When to recite
It is said when wearing a new garment for the first time, whether a shirt, a turban, a cloak, or any other type of clothing.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Clothing Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the dua for wearing new clothes?
It is a dua the Prophet ﷺ used to say whenever he wore a new garment, asking Allah for its good and the good of its purpose, and seeking refuge from its evil and the evil of its purpose.
Did the Prophet name the new garment before the dua?
It is reported that the Prophet ﷺ, whenever he wore a new garment, would name it by its type—such as a turban, shirt, or cloak—then say this dua.
When is the new-clothes dua prescribed?
It is prescribed right upon wearing any new garment for the first time, whether for a special occasion or simply new everyday clothing.