حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ۖ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity but Him. I have placed my trust in Him, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa huwa, 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa huwa Rabbul 'arshil 'adheem.
When to Read
Recite this powerful ayah after every obligatory prayer. It is particularly beneficial to say it when you feel threatened, anxious, or when facing a situation where you might be falsely accused or wronged by others. It serves as a constant reminder of Allah's sufficiency and protection.
How to Read
Recite this ayah with sincerity and full reliance on Allah. Understand that its power lies in the belief behind the words. Raising your hands slightly as you say it, after the Tasleem (saying 'As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah' on both sides of your head after prayer), is a Sunnah practice when making dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah is a profound declaration of tawakkul (reliance on Allah). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned its immense benefit. In one narration, when he ﷺ was informed of the great distress caused by his enemies, he ﷺ recited this ayah. Allah then sufficed him against their harm. (Sahih al-Bukhari 4563, Sahih Muslim 2704). It is a shield against anxieties, fears, and the machinations of those who wish to harm you through false accusations.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both): "We were with the Prophet ﷺ on a journey when he ﷺ came across a man, and he said to him: 'What brings you here?' He replied: 'I am the son of a king, and I have a large family, and my wealth has vanished.' The Prophet ﷺ said to him: 'Do you know a dua that you can say for yourself?' He said: 'What is it?' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Say: Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa huwa, 'alayhi tawakkaltu wa huwa Rabbul 'arshil 'adheem.' (Allah is sufficient for me. There is no deity but Him. I have placed my trust in Him, and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.)' The man said: 'I have said it, and Allah has given me abundance and my wealth has returned to me.'" (Reported by Abu Dawud. While the specific context here is about financial loss, the principle of Allah's sufficiency in all matters, including protection from harm and accusations, is established).