Dua Upon Encountering an Enemy or Those of Authority (3 of 3)
Upon encountering an enemy or those of authority. Worry, hardship, fear and protection.
What is the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority?
One of the 3 duas for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Ḥasbunallāhu wa ni`mal-wakīl”, meaning “Allah is sufficient for us and the best of those on whom to depend”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, 5/172, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Upon Encountering an Enemy or Those of Authority in Arabic
Transliteration
Ḥasbunallāhu wa ni`mal-wakīl.
Meaning in English
Allah is sufficient for us and the best of those on whom to depend.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon encountering an enemy or those of authority”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, 5/172.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority?
One of the 3 duas for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Ḥasbunallāhu wa ni`mal-wakīl”, meaning “Allah is sufficient for us and the best of those on whom to depend”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, 5/172, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority mean?
Allah is sufficient for us and the best of those on whom to depend.
How do you pronounce the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority?
The transliteration is: Ḥasbunallāhu wa ni`mal-wakīl.
Where is the dua for upon encountering an enemy or those of authority reported?
Al-Bukhari, 5/172. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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