When wearing new clothes, Muslims are encouraged to recite specific supplications (duas) to express gratitude, seek blessings, and protect themselves from any potential harm. Here are the key duas and their significance:
Dua for New Clothes
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ الْحَمْدُ أَنْتَ كَسَوْتَنِيهِ، أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهِ وَخَيْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَهُ
Translation:
“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.”.
Significance of the Dua
- Acknowledging Allah’s provision: Expresses gratitude for the new clothes.
- Seeking Goodness: Asks for the benefits and positive aspects associated with the garment.
- Protection from Harm: Seeks refuge from any potential harm or negative aspects related to the clothing.
Additional Duas
For Someone Wearing New Clothes
If you see someone wearing new clothes, you can say:
تُبْـلي وَيُـخْلِفُ اللهُ تَعَالى
Translation: “May Allah replace it when it is worn out.”
Alternatively, you can say:
اِلبَـس جَديـداً وَعِـشْ حَمـيداً وَمُـتْ شهيداً
Translation: “Put on new clothes, live a praise-worthy life, and die as a martyr.”
When Removing Clothes
Before removing clothes, it is recommended to say:
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ
Translation: “In the name of Allah.” This serves as a reminder to seek Allah’s protection from the Shaytaan and maintain modesty.
General Dua for Any Clothing
For everyday wear, whether the clothes are new or old, you can recite:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي مَا أُوَارِي بِهِ عَوْرَتِي وَأَتَجَمَّلُ بِهِ فِي حَيَاتِي
Translation: “All praise belongs to Allah who adorned me with clothing by which I cover (hide) my private areas and by which I obtain beauty in my life.”
Or:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
Translation: “Praise be to Allah Who has given me this garment to wear and has provided it for me with no strength or power on my part.”
