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Sufficient for Us Is Allah

Quran

حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

Transliteration

Ḥasbunallāhu wa niʿma al-wakīl.

Translation

Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs.

Understand the dua

Background & benefit

Background

The Quran mentions these words in the context of believers being threatened and yet increasing in faith and trust. It is also connected in hadith reports to Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام and to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in moments of trial.

Benefit

A powerful remembrance of tawakkul, courage, and reliance on Allah when facing fear, threats, or uncertainty.

When to recite

Recite when you feel afraid, threatened, overwhelmed, or in need of complete trust in Allah.

Source & authenticity

Source: Quran

Reference: Quran 3:173

Authenticity: Quranic

Quranic wording. It is also reported in hadith as a statement of reliance connected to Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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Reliance and Rescue from Oppressors

فَقَالُوا عَلَى اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْنَا رَبَّنَا لَا تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِلْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ ۝ وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحْمَتِكَ مِنَ الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ

Faqālū ʿalā llāhi tawakkalnā, rabbana lā tajʿalnā fitnatan lil-qawmi ẓ-ẓālimīn. Wa najjinā biraḥmatika mina l-qawmi l-kāfirīn.

“They said, ‘In Allah we trust. Our Lord, do not make us a trial for the wrongdoing people, and save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people.’”

Why this dua?

For protection from oppressive people and rescue through Allah’s mercy.

Qur’an, Yūnus 10:85–86

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Patience and Victory

رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبْرًا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ

Rabbana afrigh ‘alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna ‘alal-qawm il-kafirin

Our Lord, pour patience upon us, make our steps firm, and grant us victory.

Why this dua?

Reciting this dua helps a person ask Allah for inner composure, steadfastness, and success in difficult struggles, whether personal, spiritual, or communal. It reminds the heart that true victory is granted, not earned by strength alone

Al-Baqarah 2:250

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