Al-Hasib

What does Al-Hasib mean?

Al-Hasib is one of the 99 Names of Allah, meaning "The Reckoner," "The Sufficient One". It carries two linked meanings: Allah is the one who takes a perfect, precise account of every deed, weighing all things with complete justice on the Day of Reckoning; and He is the One who is wholly sufficient for His servants — whoever has Allah needs no one else.

The Meaning in Depth

As the Reckoner, Al-Hasib will call every soul to account with flawless precision: no deed, however small, is lost or miscounted. As the Sufficient, He suffices the believer in every matter — the same word appears in "Hasbunallah" (Allah is sufficient for us) and "Whoever relies upon Allah, He is sufficient for him" (65:3). Knowing one will be reckoned by Al-Hasib motivates self-accountability before the final account.

Al-Hasib in the Quran

• "...And sufficient is Allah as Reckoner (Hasib)." (4:6)
• "...Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant (Hasib)." (4:86)
• "...those who convey the messages of Allah and fear Him and do not fear anyone but Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Reckoner." (33:39)

Living by This Name

Al-Hasib calls the believer to hold themselves to account (muhasabah) before they are called to account: as Umar said, "Reckon with yourselves before you are reckoned with." It encourages mindfulness of every deed, knowing all will be weighed precisely. And as the Sufficient, it frees the heart from need of others — whoever has Al-Hasib has enough, and turns to Him alone in reliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two meanings of Al-Hasib?

First, the Reckoner who accounts for every deed with perfect precision and justice on the Day of Judgement. Second, the Sufficient One who is enough for His servants in every need — as in "Hasbunallah," Allah is sufficient for us.

How does Al-Hasib encourage self-accountability?

Knowing that Al-Hasib will reckon every deed precisely motivates the believer to perform muhasabah — examining and correcting one's own deeds regularly — so as to meet the final reckoning prepared and at peace.