Hasbi Allah or Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel is one of the most common dua in Islam, and you have probably heard your Muslim friends saying it, especially when they are in pain or depression.
In this blog, we will discuss the meaning of Hasbi Allah, why Muslims make this dua, and what the powers of Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel are.
What is the meaning of Hasbi Allah?
Hasbi Allah means ‘Allah is sufficient for me.’ The dua is mainly used by Muslims who are suffering from stress or depression. They pray for their family members and themselves. They add ‘Hasbi Allah’ at the end or beginning to add Allah’s mercy.
What is the definition of Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel?
Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel can be defined by its meaning, which is ‘Allah ˹alone˺ is sufficient ˹as an aid˺ for us and ˹He˺ is the best Protector.’
The dua is used to show your trust in Allah as he is the creator of this universe, and he is enough for every human being on this planet.
The dua was made by Muslims when they came to know that the non-believers had mobilized their forces and armies and were planning to attack. The news was broken by Saitan, who wanted to scare the believers, and when they got scared of death, they would lose their trust in Allah.
However, the tables were turned when the believers recited.’Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel,’ and stood firm against the non-believers. The complete story is mentioned in Surah Al-Imran.
How to pronounce Hasbi Allah?
To pronounce it correctly, you have to break it down into three or four steps. Here is the easy way to pronounce Hasbi Allah dua.
- Hass
- Beee
- Allah
Combine them, and you can not pronounce them correctly.
Hasbi Allah variatians
There are multiple variations of Hasbi Allah found in the Holy Quran and practiced by Muslims. Almost all are correct, except a few. Here are the variations of Hasbi Allah mentioned in the Quran.
- Hasbak Allah — Surah Al-Anfal Verse 62
- Hasbi Allah — Surah At-Tawabah Verse 129
- Hasboon Allah — Surah At-Tawabah Verse 59
When to say Hasbi Allah?
You can recite this dua whenever you are in pain, stress, or depression. Prophet Abraham (PBUH) said it before he was thrown into the fire. Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) said this dua when the news of a bigger army of non-believers came in.
The dua ‘Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel’ is the dua of morning and evening as prescribed in Suana Abi Dawud.
Hasbi Allah in the Holy Quran
The word ‘Hasbi & Allah’ often appears in the Holy Quran. However, we are specifically talking about the dua ‘Hasbi Allah.’
The complete Hasbi Allah dua is seen in Surah At-Tawbah Verse 129: But if they turn away, then say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him. In Him I put my trust. And He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”
The word appears in a slightly different spelling in the same Surah, but the meaning is the same. At-Tawbah Verse 59, If only they had been content with what Allah and His Messenger had given them and said, “Allah is sufficient for us! Allah will grant us out of His bounty, and so will His Messenger. To Allah ˹alone˺ we turn with hope.”
In Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 39, the word appears with slightly different pronunciation and spelling, but the meaning is the same.
That is His way with˺ those ˹prophets˺ who deliver the messages of Allah, and consider Him, and none but Allah. And sufficient is Allah as a ˹vigilant˺ Reckoner.
In Surah Al-Anfal, the Quran talks about the non-believers and orders the Prophet to respond immediately if he sees a sign of betrayal. The surah further says to prepare your military for the enemies, and if they ask for peace, make peace. However, Allah knows if their intentions are of betrayal, and Allah is sufficient for you in that case and will help you like always.
Here is the complete verse and the use of Hasbi Allah, But if their intention is only to deceive you, then Allah is certainly sufficient for you. He is the One Who has supported you with His help and with the believers. — Surah Al-Anfal Verse 62
Hasbi Allah in Hadith
Various Hadiths describe the powers of Hasbi Allah, Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel, and here are a few of them listed.
When the non-believers informed the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his followers about the huge army of non-believers and their plans to attack Muslims, the Prophet replied with Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel. Here is the complete translation of this Hadith.
‘Allah is Sufficient for us, and He Is the Best Disposer of affairs,” was said by Abraham when he was thrown into the fire, and it was said by Muhammad when they (i.e. hypocrites) said, “A great army is gathering against you, therefore, fear them,” but it only increased their faith, and they said: “Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer (of affairs, for us).” — Sahih al-Bukhari 4563
The power of Hasbi Allah can be observed from this Hadith in which a mother is nursing her kid. A rider passed by, and she prayed to make my kid like him, the kid stopped and replied Allah! don’t make me like him.
She then went to the market and saw a woman being dragged by men, convicted of illegal sex. She prayed don’t make my kid like her, the kid replied, make me like her because she was accused wrongly and said ‘Allah is sufficient for me’. Here is the complete Hadith translation.
Narrated by Abu Huraira (RA), That he heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying, “While a lady was nursing her child, a rider passed by and she said, ‘O Allah! Don’t let my child die till he becomes like this (rider).’ The child said, ‘O Allah! Don’t make me like him,’ and then returned to her breast (sucking it). (After a while) they passed by a lady who was being pulled and teased (by the people). The child’s mother said, ‘O Allah! Do not make my child like her.’ The child said, ‘O Allah! Make me like her.’ Then he said, ‘As for the rider, he is an infidel, while the lady is accused of illegal sexual intercourse (falsely) and she says: Allah is sufficient for me (He knows the truth). — Sahih al-Bukhari 3466
When the non-believers decided to kill Prophet Abraham (PBUH), they started a fire and let it burn for days until it became a huge fire. They threw Prophet Abraham (PBUH) in it, believing he will burn to ashes. However, Abraham recited this dua (Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel) before he was thrown into the fire, and the fire vanished.
Here is the exact translation of this Hadith, Narrated by Ibn Abbas: The last statement of Abraham when he was thrown into the fire was:–“Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer (of affairs for us).” — Sahih al-Bukhari Volume 6, Book 60, Hadith 87
Conclusion
The dua is used by Prophets and mentioned in the Quran. Therefore, it is included in the most powerful duas a Muslim can make to gain Allah’s blessings and virtues. Several variants of this duas mean the same thing. However, Hasbi Allah is most commonly used and discussed.
FAQs
What is the meaning of Hasbi Allah in English?
Hasbi Allah means ‘Allah is Sufficient for me.’
What is the meaning of Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel in English?
Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel means ‘Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer.’
What is Hasbiyallahu La Ilaha Illa Hu Alayhi Tawakkaltu?
This is the morning and evening dua that every Muslim should recite. The dua is mentioned in Sunan Abi Dawud.
Here is the translation of the Hadith Abu al-Darda said, if anyone says seven times morning and evening; “Allah sufficeth me: there is no god but He; on him is my trust- he, the Lord of the Throne (of glory) Supreme”, Allah will be sufficient for him against anything which grieves him, whether he is true or false in (repeating) them. — Sunan Abi Dawud 5081
What other duas can we recite?
Apart from Hasbi Allah, here is a list of a few powerful duas in Islam.
