New clothes excite children, especially for Eid and the start of the school year. This dua turns that excitement into gratitude.
The dua
الْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي كَسَانِي هٰذَا وَرَزَقَنِيهِ مِنْ غَيْرِ حَوْلٍ مِنِّي وَلَا قُوَّةٍ
Alhamdu lillahi-lladhi kasani hadha wa razaqanihi min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah.
“All praise is for Allah, who has clothed me with this and provided it for me, without any power or strength from me” (Sunan Abi Dawud 4023).
What it means, simply
- Kasani hadha: Allah gave me these clothes.
- Wa razaqanihi: He provided them for me.
- Min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah: I could not have got them without Him.
Learn it in two parts
- “Alhamdu lillahi-lladhi kasani hadha wa razaqanihi”
- “min ghayri hawlin minni wa la quwwah”
Best moments to practise
- The first day in new school uniform in September.
- Eid morning.
- Any new coat, shoes or pyjamas.
A gratitude habit
Talk about children who do not have new clothes, and let your child choose old clothes to donate. Gratitude and generosity grow together.
Teacher’s tip: practise the dua the week before Eid, so on the morning itself your child can say it proudly in their new outfit.
Related: Teaching your child about sadaqah.
