لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
There is no might or power except with Allah.
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
When to Read
Recite this dua whenever you feel overwhelmed by doubts, anxieties, or demonic whispers (waswasa) that make you question your faith, your actions, or Allah's wisdom. It is particularly powerful when you feel powerless against these negative thoughts and need to reaffirm your complete reliance on Allah's strength and support.
How to Read
Recite this phrase with full conviction and a deep understanding of its profound meaning. Reflect on the absolute truth that all true power and ability belong solely to Allah, and any strength you possess to resist evil, overcome whispers, or perform good deeds comes directly from Him. You can repeat it multiple times, privately or aloud, focusing on internalizing this declaration of absolute reliance.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet ﷺ said, 'La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah is a treasure from the treasures of Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 6384, Sahih Muslim 2704a) This signifies its immense reward and virtue. For those battling waswasa, reciting this dua is a powerful affirmation of Tawhid (the Oneness of Allah) and acknowledges that only Allah has the power to remove these insidious whispers and strengthen your heart. It builds profound reliance on Him, which is the ultimate antidote to the weakness and helplessness Shaytan seeks to exploit in our minds and hearts.
Source & Authentication
> **Arabic:** عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَلاَ أَدُلُّكَ عَلَى كَنْزٍ مِنْ كُنُوزِ الْجَنَّةِ ". فَقُلْتُ بَلَى يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ. قَالَ " قُلْ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ ". > > **Translation:** Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said to me: "Shall I not guide you to one of the treasures of Paradise?" I said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He ﷺ said, "Say: 'La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no might or power except with Allah).' > > **Transliteration:** *'An Abi Musa, qala: qala li Rasulullahi ﷺ: "Ala adulluka 'ala kanzin min kunuzil-Jannah?" Faqultu: "Bala ya Rasulullah." Qala: "Qul: La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah."* > > — Sahih al-Bukhari 6384, Sahih Muslim 2704a