Dua for Wearing Clothes in Arabic, English & Transliteration
It was narrated from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) that he used to offer supplication when putting on his clothes. Here is the dua for wearing clothes in Arabic, English, transliteration and Hadith reference.
Dua for Wearing Clothes in Arabic
The duaa for wearing clothes in Arabic is:
الْحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هَذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِّنِّي وَلاَ قُوَّةٍ
Dua for Wearing Clothes Transliteration
The transliteration of the duaa for wearing clothes is Alhamdu’lillaahil-ladhee kasaani hadhaath-thawb wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlim-minnee wa laa quwwa.
Dua for Wearing Clothes in English
The duaa for wearing clothes in English is All praise is due to Allah who has clothed me with this garment and provided me with it without any effort or power of mine.
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Hadith Text
On the authority of Mu’adh ibn Anas (رضي الله عنه): The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever wore a garment and then said: All Praise belongs to Allah, Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me, with no power nor might from myself will be forgiven his previous sins.”
[Recorded by Abu Dawood, no. 4023]
Explanation
Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzaq al-Badr explains:
The saying of the Prophet (ﷺ): “Al-Hamdu-lil-lāh (All Praise belongs to Allah…)”. Imām Shawkānee (may Allah have mercy on him) said: “Al-Hamd” means to praise with the tongue (i.e., in speech) for something beautiful or good which is done voluntarily (by one’s free choice).
Al-Hamd is only performed by the tongue. As for thanks (Shukr), it is performed by the tongue, the heart and the limbs of the body; and thanks is only in response to some favor (done for the one who expresses the thanks).
As for praise (Hamd) it is due to the perfection of the one who is praised, even if one has not received any favor from the one being praised. And Allah, the Most High, deserves both praise and thanks.
His saying (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam): “Al-la-dhee Ka-sā-nee hā-dha -(th-thawb) wa Ra-za-qa nee-hi” (Who has clothed me with this (garment) and provided it for me…).
In this case, we are praising and thanking Allah for the favor of providing us with clothing, one of the great blessings with which He has favored human beings.
Through clothing the human being covers his private parts and escapes from nakedness. Additionally, clothing is a means of beautifying one’s appearance.
Allah, the Most High, says in the Qur’an:
“O Children of Adam! We have bestowed clothing upon you to cover yourselves (i.e., your private parts) and as a beautification, But, the clothing of Taqwa (piety, righteousness and avoiding disobedience of Allah) is better (and more beautiful)…” [7:26]
While clothing is a great blessing from Allah, one must avoid the evils that it could lead to, such as pride, arrogance and looking down on those who have less.
Hence, whoever does not beautify his inner self with such things as true faith (Eeman), righteous deeds, caution and care in one’s actions and speech (Wara’), protecting one’s self from sin, and consciousness of Allah (Khashyah), he will not benefit in any way (with Allah) from the outer appearance.
His saying (SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam): “Min ghai-ri haw-lin min-nee wa-lā qoo-wah” (with no power nor might from myself).
This means that the human being has no ability to create and provide these things independently of Allah, the Creator!
So, this is an acknowledgement of his inability, shortcoming and lack of power to do this by himself. Rather, every blessing that the human being enjoys is the favor of Allah, which He freely gives to His servants.
Etiquettes of Dressing in Islam
Here are some general etiquettes of dressing in Islam:
- Modesty: Clothing should cover the body appropriately, ensuring modesty and not revealing private parts.
- Loose Fitting: Clothing should be loose and not tight-fitting, to maintain decency and humility.
- Length: Garments should be long enough to cover the body adequately, ensuring modesty and decency.
- Thickness: Clothing should be thick enough to conceal what is beneath, avoiding transparency.
- Non-Imitating: Avoid clothing that imitates the attire of the opposite gender.
- Not resembling non-Muslim attire: Dressing in a way that distinguishes Muslims from non-Muslims, maintaining a unique identity.
- Cleanliness: Clothes should be clean and well-maintained, reflecting personal hygiene and respect for oneself and others.
- Avoiding extravagance: While it’s encouraged to dress neatly, extravagance and excessiveness should be avoided.
- Covering the Awrah: The awrah (private parts) must be covered. For men, it typically includes the area from the navel to the knees, and for women, it is the entire body except for the face and hands.
- Avoiding images and symbols: Clothing should not have images or symbols that contradict Islamic principles.
Remember, interpretations of these guidelines may vary among different Islamic communities and cultures. It’s important to seek guidance from knowledgeable sources and scholars if you have specific questions.
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