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لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إلَّا بِالله
Pronunciation: ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.’
Meaning: ‘There is no means and no power except with the help of Allah.’
This dua is one of the hidden treasures of Jannah. It is also a tried and tested dua of many people for getting relief from danger and problems.
In Islam, zikr is an indispensable part of a believer’s life. It strengthens the spiritual relationship with Allah and brings peace to the mind. Among these zikrs, ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah’ is highly virtuous, which has been described in the Quran and hadith.
This zikr expresses human helplessness and faith in the absolute power of Allah. It is recited in difficult situations, in times of anxiety or before starting any work, which inspires the believer to keep trust in Allah.
Virtues
The importance and reward of this zikr have been mentioned in the hadith. It is narrated from Abu Musa Ashari (RA) that the Prophet (pbuh) said, ‘Whoever recites “La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”, it is one of the treasures of Jannah.’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 4202)
Among the virtues of this zikr are –
Forgiveness of sins: Through reciting it, sins are forgiven and Allah’s mercy is attained.
Mental peace: In difficult times, this zikr removes the anxiety of the mind and increases trust in Allah.
Path to Jannah: According to the hadith, it is a means of entering Jannah.
Protection: It protects from the harm of Satan and the evil eye. (Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 3371)
