حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ۖ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but Him. On Him I have placed my trust, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne.
*Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, 'alayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbul 'Arshil 'Adheem*
When to Read
This powerful verse, which functions as a dua, is recommended to be recited in the morning and evening. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to say it after every prayer as well, ensuring we begin and end our day, and our acts of worship, with reliance solely on Allah. It's especially comforting when facing worries, anxieties, or challenging situations, reminding us that Allah's sufficiency encompasses all our needs.
How to Read
Recite this verse with sincere conviction and a heart full of trust in Allah. It's not just about uttering the words, but about internalizing their meaning. Imagine Allah's vastness and power, and your complete dependence on Him. Say it after each of your obligatory prayers, feeling the peace that comes from knowing He is your ultimate Protector and Provider.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this verse is a profound act of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). The Quran itself promises that whoever relies on Allah, He is sufficient for them. This means Allah will take care of their affairs, protect them from harm, and provide for them in ways they may not even anticipate. It brings immense peace of mind and a deep sense of security, knowing that the Lord of the entire universe is your personal guardian.
Source & Authentication
Reciting this verse is a profound act of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). The Quran itself promises that whoever relies on Allah, He is sufficient for them. This means Allah will take care of their affairs, protect them from harm, and provide for them in ways they may not even anticipate. It brings immense peace of mind and a deep sense of security, knowing that the Lord of the entire universe is your personal guardian. Allah says in Surah At-Tawbah, Ayah 129: > **Arabic:** حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ ۖ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ > **Translation:** "Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but Him. On Him I have placed my trust, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne." It is also narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: > “Whoever says in the morning and evening: 'Hasbiyallahu la ilaha illa Huwa, 'alayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbul 'Arshil 'Adheem' (Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but Him. On Him I have placed my trust, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne) – seven times, Allah will suffice him from what worries him, whether he says it when awake or in the morning.” — Sunan Abi Dawud 5081 (Hasan by Al-Albani)