When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put on a new garment he mentioned it by name, turban or shirt, and would then say: O Allah, praise be to Thee! as Thou hast clothed me with it, I ask Thee for its good and the good of that for which it was made, and I seek refuge in Thee from its evil and the evil of that for which it was made.
This Hadith is mentioned in Sunan Abi Dawud (Book # 34 Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas) / كتاب اللباس / Chapter # 1502 What Is To Be Said When Putting On A New Garment / باب مَا يَقُولُ إِذَا لَبِسَ ثَوْبًا جَدِيدًاas Hadith number # 4020.
- Expression of Gratitude: The Prophet (ﷺ) begins by praising Allah, acknowledging that it is through Allah’s grace that he has been provided with the garment. This shows humility and gratitude for even the seemingly small blessings.
- Naming the Garment: The Prophet (ﷺ) specifically mentions the type of garment, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and being mindful of the specific blessings one receives.
- Seeking Goodness and Protection:
- He asks Allah for the goodness associated with the garment and what it was made for, which can include comfort, protection, and dignity.
- He also seeks protection from any harm or evil that might come from it, reflecting a comprehensive approach to seeking Allah’s blessings and refuge.
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door.
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