Hasbunallahu Wa Ni'mal Wakeel: Meaning, Arabic Text and When to Recite It

Hasbunallahu wa nimal wakeel meaning: "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs." The phrase is also written hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel or hasbunallah wa nimal wakeel.

Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel (Arabic: حَسْبُنَا ٱللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ ٱلْوَكِيلُ) means "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs." It is part of verse 173 of Surah Aal-Imran, and Muslims recite it in times of fear, worry or difficulty to express complete trust (tawakkul) in Allah.

Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel in Arabic

حَسْبُنَا ٱللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ ٱلْوَكِيلُ

Transliteration: Ḥasbunallāhu wa ni'mal wakīl
Meaning: "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs (the best One to rely upon)."

You will see many spellings online, hasbunallah wa nimal wakeel, hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil, hasbiyallahu, they are all transliterations of the same Arabic words. Hasbiyallahu ("Allah is sufficient for me") is the singular form; hasbunallahu ("sufficient for us") is the plural used in the verse.

Word-by-word meaning

Where does it come from?

The phrase comes from Surah Aal-Imran (3:173). After the Battle of Uhud, the believers were told that a large army had gathered against them and that they should fear it. The verse says that this only increased their faith, and they replied: "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs." The next verse (3:174) says they returned with favour from Allah, untouched by harm.

In Sahih al-Bukhari, Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) said these words when he was thrown into the fire, and that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions said them when they were warned of the gathering army.

When do Muslims recite it?

• When facing fear, danger or injustice.
• When worried about health, work, exams, money or family.
• After doing everything possible, to hand the outcome over to Allah.
• As part of daily dhikr, as a reminder that Allah alone is enough.

Saying it is not a replacement for effort. Tawakkul in Islam means taking the means available to you and then trusting Allah with the result.

Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel - a short summary

Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakeel is a Quranic phrase from Surah Aal-Imran, verse 173. In Arabic it is written حَسْبُنَا ٱللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ ٱلْوَكِيلُ and it means "Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs". The believers said it when they were warned that a great army had gathered against them, and their faith grew stronger. According to Sahih al-Bukhari, Prophet Ibrahim said it when he was thrown into the fire, and Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his companions said it when they were threatened after Uhud. Muslims recite it today in moments of fear, stress or uncertainty as an expression of tawakkul, doing what is in our hands and trusting Allah completely with the outcome. Many families also keep it on the wall of a study, office or living room as a daily reminder.

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Hasbunallahu wa nimal wakeel meaning in daily life

Hasbunallahu wa nimal wakeel is short enough to say at any moment: before an interview or exam, when a family member is unwell, when a business decision feels uncertain, or when you hear worrying news. Many people repeat it quietly as dhikr after salah. The key is the intention behind the words, handing your worry to Allah after doing what is in your power.

• In difficulty: say it, then take the practical steps available to you.
• In fear: remember that the believers in 3:173 said it when facing a much larger army.
• In gratitude: when a worry passes, thank Allah, the next verse (3:174) describes the believers returning with favour from Allah.

Read the verse and its context in full: Surah Aal-Imran 3:173 to 174 on Quran.com.

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