Dressing duas, or supplications recited while putting on or taking off clothes, hold significant importance in a Muslim’s daily life. These duas are not just about gratitude but also about acknowledging and attributing the blessings of daily necessities to Allah Almighty. Reciting these prayers is a simple yet powerful way to remember Allah and maintain a spiritual connection throughout the day.
Dua for Wearing New Clothes / نیا لباس پہننے کی دعا
اَللّٰھُمَّ لَکَ الْحَمْدُ اَنْتَ کَسَوْتَنِیْہِ اَسْئَلُکَ، مِنْ خَیْرِہٖ وَخَیْرِ مَا صُنِعَ لَہٗ، وَاَعُوْذُبِکَ مِنْ شَرِّہٖ وَشَرِّ مَا صُنِعَ لَہٗ
Transliteration:
Allahumma lakal-hamdu anta kasawtanihi, as’aluka min khairihi wa khairi ma suni’a lahu, wa a’udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma suni’a lahu.
Urdu Translation:
اے اللہ! تیرے ہی لیے ہر قسم کی تعریف ہے، تجھی نے مجھے یہ پہنایا، میں تجھی سے سوال کرتا ہوں اس کی بھلائی کا اور اس کام کی بھلائی کا جس کے لیے اسے بنایا گیا ہے اور میں تیری پناہ میں آتا ہوں اس کے شر سے اور اس کام کے شر سے جس کے لیے اسے بنایا گیا ہے۔
English Translation:
“O Allah, all praise is for You. You have clothed me with it. I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of what it was made for, and I seek refuge with You from its evil and the evil of what it was made for.”
Reference:
- Sunan Abi Dawood, Book of Clothing, Chapter: What is to be said when wearing new clothes? Hadith: 4020
Dua for Someone Wearing New Clothes / نیا لباس پہننے والے کے لیے دعائیں
تُبْلِیْ وَیُخْلِفُ اللّٰہُ تَعَالٰی
Transliteration:
Tublee wa yukhlifu Allahu ta’ala.
Urdu Translation:
تم اسے بوسیدہ کرو اور اللہ تعالیٰ (تمہیں) اس کے عوض اور دے۔
English Translation:
“May you wear it out and may Allah replace it with another.”
Reference:
- Sunan Abi Dawood, Book of Clothing, Chapter: What is to be said when wearing new clothes? Hadith: 4020
Arabic:
اِلْبَسْ جَدِیْدًا وَّعِشْ حَمِیْدًا وَّمُتْ شَھِیْدًا
Transliteration:
Ilbas jadeedan wa ‘ish hameedan wa mut shaheedan.
Urdu Translation:
نیا لباس پہنو اور قابلِ تعریف زندگی بسر کرو اور تم شہید بن کر فوت ہو۔
English Translation:
“Wear new clothes, live a praiseworthy life, and die as a martyr.”
Reference:
- Sunan Abi Dawood, Book of Clothing, Chapter: What a person should say when wearing new clothes? Hadith: 3558
General Dua for Wearing Clothes / عام لباس پہننے کی دعا
لباس پہنتے وقت دائیں طرف سے شروع کرے۔٭ اور یہ دعا پڑھے۔
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰہِ الَّذِیْ کَسَانِیْ ھٰذَا الثَّوْبَ وَرَزَقَنِیْہِ مِنْ غَیْرِ حَوْلٍ مِّنِّیْ وَلَا قُوَّۃٍ
Transliteration:
Alhamdu lillahil-ladhi kasani hadhath-thawba wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah.
Urdu Translation:
ہر قسم کی تعریف اللہ ہی کے لیے ہے جس نے مجھے یہ لباس پہنایا اور مجھے میری ذاتی قوت اور طاقت کے بغیر یہ عطا کیا۔
English Translation:
“All praise is for Allah who has clothed me with this garment and provided it for me without any might or power from myself.”
Reference:
- Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Ablutions, Chapter: To start with the right side while performing ablution and washing. Hadith: 168
- Sunan Abi Dawood, Book of Clothing, Chapter: What is to be said when wearing new clothes? Hadith: 4023
Dua for Removing Clothes / لباس اتارتے وقت کی دعا
بِسْمِ اللّٰہِ
Transliteration:
Bismillah.
Urdu Translation:
اللہ تعالیٰ کے نام کے ساتھ۔
English Translation:
“In the name of Allah.”
Reference:
- Sahih al-Jami’ as-Saghir, Hadith: 3610
Learn Dua Word by Word
To fully benefit from the power of this supplication, it’s essential to understand and internalize each word of the dua. Breaking it down, “Alhamdu” means praise, “lillahil-ladhi” refers to Allah who, “kasani” means clothed me, “hadha” this, “ath-thawba” garment, “wa razaqanihi” and provided it for me, “min ghayri hawlin” without any power, “minni” from me, “wa la quwwatin” nor effort. Understanding each word not only helps in better pronunciation but also deepens the connection and sincerity in your supplication.
Benefits of Reading Dua at the Time of Dressing
Enhances Gratitude and Humility
Reading the dua at the time of dressing enhances one’s sense of gratitude and humility. Acknowledging Allah’s provision reminds us that everything we possess is due to His mercy and generosity. This gratitude can transform our mindset, making us more content and appreciative.
Encourages Mindfulness
Incorporating this dua into your routine encourages mindfulness. Taking a moment to recite the dua allows you to pause and reflect, bringing a sense of calm and purpose to your day. It shifts dressing from a mundane task to a spiritually significant action.
Offers Protection and Blessings
Reciting the dua invites Allah’s protection and blessings upon you. By seeking His guidance in the simple act of dressing, you are invoking His safeguarding over all aspects of your life. This can bring a profound sense of peace and security.
Conclusion
Incorporating the dua for dressing into your daily routine is a simple yet powerful way to elevate your spiritual practice. It serves as a reminder of Allah’s constant blessings and our dependence on Him. By making dua an integral part of your life, you can cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude, mindfulness, and divine connection. We encourage you to start this practice today and experience the multitude of benefits it brings.