La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah is a high-volume Islamic search — a treasure from Paradise in prophetic teaching. It is said when facing difficulty, weakness, or change you cannot force alone.
Arabic, transliteration, English
Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah.
English: There is no might nor power except with Allah.
A longer form also appears: La hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-‘Aliyyil-‘Azeem — “…except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.”
When to say it
- When a task feels beyond your strength
- In the leaving-home dua set — entering/leaving home
- When you hear something overwhelming
- As a reset phrase instead of anger or despair
Related phrases
| Phrase | Focus |
|---|---|
| La hawla… | Power and change belong to Allah |
| Hasbunallah… | Allah is enough as trustee — Hasbunallah guide |
| Inshallah | Future plans under Allah’s will — Inshallah |
FAQ
What does La hawla wa la quwwata illallah mean?+
There is no might nor power except with Allah — no real ability to change affairs except by His help.
Is La hawla a dua or dhikr?+
It is dhikr (remembrance) taught in the Sunnah, often used inside duas and daily routines.
When did the Prophet ﷺ recommend it?+
Authentic reports describe it as a treasure from the treasures of Paradise; it is also part of well-known leaving-home remembrance.
Can children learn it?+
Yes — short, powerful, and practical. Teach meaning first so it does not become empty sound.
When your hands feel empty, La hawla reminds you Whose hands hold every outcome.