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
This powerful statement is uttered when facing immense challenges, uncertainty, or fear. It's particularly relevant when natural calamities strike, and we feel overwhelmed. Recite it in your heart and on your tongue as the events unfold and in the difficult aftermath when rebuilding and seeking solace.
How to Read
Recite this with deep sincerity and conviction, truly believing in Allah's power and wisdom. Let it be a reflection of your surrender to His decree, acknowledging that He is the ultimate protector and planner. It can be recited individually or collectively.
Virtues & Benefits
This phrase 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 told him that the enemy had gathered against them. In both instances, Allah turned the situation around. Reciting 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel' affirms our complete reliance on Allah, and the Prophet ﷺ said: 'The one who says: Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best Disposer of affairs (Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel), to which is added: They said: The people have gathered against you, so fear them. But it only increased them in faith, and they said: Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best Disposer of affairs.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 4563).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: 'Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us and He is the best Disposer of affairs.' (Abraham said it when he was thrown into the fire, and Muhammad ﷺ said it when they said: 'Verily, the people have gathered against you (an army), so fear them.' But it only increased them in faith. And they said: 'Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best Disposer of affairs.') Sahih al-Bukhari 4563.