حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.
Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel
When to Read
Recite this when you feel overwhelmed by a difficult situation, especially when the sense of isolation or the magnitude of the challenge makes you feel alone and helpless. It's perfect for moments when you need to remind yourself that you are never truly alone because Allah is with you.
How to Read
Recite this with sincere conviction, reflecting on its meaning. Believe in Allah's ultimate power and His role as your Protector and Provider. You can say it verbally, or internally as you focus on the situation. It's a powerful statement of trust in the One who is never absent.
Virtues & Benefits
This statement was famously uttered by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when he was thrown into the fire, and by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when the people said, 'Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them.' But it did not increase them except in faith. They said, 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 4563). It signifies complete reliance on Allah and a recognition that no matter how daunting the circumstances or how few your allies, Allah's sufficiency is absolute. It brings peace to the heart, calms anxiety, and instills courage by transferring the burden of worry to the Almighty.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: 'Allah has taken care of him (Ibrahim) so he was saved.' And also: 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel' (The Saying of Allah), by the tongue of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when he was thrown into the fire, and by the tongue of Muhammad ﷺ when they said: 'Verily, the people have gathered against you all, so fear them.' But it increased them only in faith. And they said: 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 4563)