“La Hawla Wala Quwata Illa Billah”: Meaning and Virtues
In Islam, dhikr is an essential part of a believer’s life, which strengthens the spiritual connection with Allah and brings peace to the mind. Among these, “La Hawla Wala Quwata Illa Billah” is a very virtuous dhikr, which is mentioned in the Quran and Hadith.
This dhikr expresses faith in human weakness and the omnipotent power of Allah. It is recited in difficult situations, in times of worry, or before starting any work, which encourages the believer to rely on Allah.
Meaning
“La Hawla Wala Quwata Illa Billah” means: “There is no power or might except with Allah.”
That is, it indicates the limitations of man, that nothing is under his control; everything is in the hands of Allah. By saying this, a believer acknowledges that the source of all power and success is Allah alone.
This dhikr teaches man to be dependent on Allah and encourages him to seek help from Him. (Tafsir Ma’ariful Quran, Mufti Shafi Usmani, page: 8/245, Maktabatu’l Ashraf, 2010)