Arabic: حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل
Transliteration: Hasbunallah wa ni’mal-Wakil
Translation: “Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.”
According to hadith in Sahih Bukhari it shows that this dua was sufficent for Prophet Ibrahim (may peace be upon him). It was narrated by Ibn ‘Abbas who said:
When (Prophet) Ibrahim (Abraham) was thrown into the fire, he said: “Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and, He is the Best Disposer of affairs.” So did Messenger of Allah Muhammad (ﷺ) when he was told: “A great army of the pagans had gathered against him, so fear them”. But this (warning) only increased him and the Muslims in Faith and they said: “Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)”. [Al-Bukhari].
As Muslims we understand that Allah is the Bestower of Mercy. He alone can remove any harm or any affliction that may burden you. Simply by the act of reciting Hasbunallahu Wa Ni'mal-Wakil can move you toward getting the help you need.
This can be said at any time, without cause. By knowing the meaning of the zikir (Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs) you can understand why it can be said at anytime.
You are simply declaring and putting full trust in Allah and leaving matters to him. Sufficient is Allah, whatever he decrees we should be happy. Understand sometimes Allah may have better different plans for us, one that may be completely different from what we conjured up in our heads.
Submitting to the will of Allah and leaving your affairs to Him is like lifting a heavy load off your shoulders. It is a spiritual healing touch in one’s life. In the Quran it says, “And whoever relies upon Allah, then He is sufficient for him.” (Qur’an, 65:3)
It is an easy statement to remember, ‘Hasbunallahu wa ni’mal Wakeel’ Inshallah it will give you great strength to overcome whatever you face. A push towards attaining our goals in this life and the hereafter.