The dhikr La hawla wa la quwwata
The dhikr La hawla wa la quwwata: a dhikr that attributes all power and strength to Allah alone at a time of hardship and helplessness, and is counted among the treasures of Paradise.
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Arabic
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
- Transliteration
- La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
- Meaning
- There is no power and no strength except with Allah (without His help, one can neither refrain from sin nor do good).
When it is recited
Said repeatedly at times of hardship, helplessness, and when matters become difficult.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said that this dhikr is one of the treasures of Paradise.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 6384
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim as a dhikr that is a treasure of Paradise.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dhikr La hawla wa la quwwata said?
It is said to attribute all power and strength to Allah alone at a time of hardship and helplessness; it is counted among the treasures of Paradise.What is the dhikr La hawla wa la quwwata: Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”: a dhikr found in Sahih al-Bukhari, meaning “There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”