Anxiety & hardship
Hasbunallah wa ni'mal-wakil (Allah is sufficient for us)
These are the words Ibrahim said when he was thrown into the fire, and the ones the believers said when people tried to frighten them. When a situation is bigger than you, this phrase hands it back to Allah and declares Him enough. Repeat it in anxiety, fear or overwhelm.
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Ḥasbunā-llāhu wa niʿma-l-wakīl
Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.
Authenticity: Qur'an, surah Al Imran (3:173).
Download image to shareWhen to say it
In anxiety, fear, or when a matter feels too heavy to carry.
How often
Repeat it as often as you need; it is a phrase of reliance, not a fixed count.
Frequently asked
What does hasbunallah mean?
It means Allah is enough for us and He is the best One to rely on. It is a declaration of tawakkul, handing your affair over to Allah.
When did the companions say it?
When they were warned that people had gathered against them; instead of fear they said Hasbunallah wa ni'mal-wakil, and Allah records that it increased them in faith.