La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah
Also called Hawqalah, “a treasure from the treasures of Paradise.” Tap the words to learn them, find the right moment to say it, and fill your own treasure chest.
La hawla wala quwwata illa billah
Meaning: “There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”
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Quick answers
What does la hawla wala quwwata illa billah mean?
“There is no power and no strength except with Allah.” You are saying that you cannot avoid wrong or do good without Allah's protection and help.
What is the difference between hawl and quwwah?
A narration attributed to Ibn Mas'ud explains it: no one can turn away from disobeying Allah except by His protection (hawl), and no one has strength to obey Allah except by His help (quwwah).
Why is it a treasure of Paradise?
The Prophet ﷺ asked Abu Musa al-Ash'ari whether he should tell him of a word that is a treasure from the treasures of Paradise, then taught him this phrase (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim).
What do you say when you hear the adhan?
When the muadhdhin says “Hayya 'alas-salah” and “Hayya 'alal-falah,” the listener says “La hawla wala quwwata illa billah” (Sahih Muslim). For the other lines, repeat what he says.
How many times should I say it?
There is no fixed limit. Many people say it after each prayer and keep a daily goal. Use the chest above to track yours.
Is it a cure for 99 diseases?
A report attributed to Abu Hurairah describes it as a remedy for ninety-nine ailments, the least being worry. Scholars have discussed the strength of this report, so treat it as encouragement to say it, not a medical claim, and see a doctor for illness.
May Allah make it a light in our hearts.