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The Ḥawla () or the LaHawla () is an Arabic term referring to the Arabic statement ('), which is usually translated as "There is no power nor strength except by God."
The expression Ḥawqala is used by
Virtues of Hawqala
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The Ḥawla () or the LaHawla () is an Arabic term referring to the Arabic statement ('), which is usually translated as "There is no power nor strength except by God."
The expression Ḥawqala is used by Muslims
Muslims () are people who adhere to Islam, a Monotheism, monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be the verbatim word of the God ...
during times of calamity, oppression, or situations beyond their control, invoking complete reliance on Allah
Allah ( ; , ) is an Arabic term for God, specifically the God in Abrahamic religions, God of Abraham. Outside of the Middle East, it is principally associated with God in Islam, Islam (in which it is also considered the proper name), althoug ...
’s power and strength. It is a form of dhikr
(; ; ) is a form of Islamic worship in which phrases or prayers are repeatedly recited for the purpose of remembering God. It plays a central role in Sufism, and each Sufi order typically adopts a specific ''dhikr'', accompanied by specific ...
(remembrance of Allah), often recited to seek divine help and affirm that no power or strength exists except through Allah. The word ''Ḥawqala'' is a portmanteau
In linguistics, a blend—also known as a blend word, lexical blend, or portmanteau—is a word formed by combining the meanings, and parts of the sounds, of two or more words together.
(or '' naḥt'') of ''ḥawla'' (power) and ''quwwata'' (strength).
A longer version is ('), meaning "There is no power nor strength except by God (Allah) help and assistance".
See also
*Basmala
The (; also known by its opening words ; , "In the name of God in Islam, God") is the titular name of the Islamic phrase “In the name of God in Islam, God, Rahman (name), the Most Gracious, Rahim, the Most Merciful” (, ). It is one of ...
* Tasbih
''Tasbih'' () is a form of ''dhikr'' that involves the glorification of God in Islam by saying: "''Subhan Allah''" ().
It is often repeated a certain number of times, using either the fingers of the right hand or a '' misbaha'' to keep track ...
* Dhikr
(; ; ) is a form of Islamic worship in which phrases or prayers are repeatedly recited for the purpose of remembering God. It plays a central role in Sufism, and each Sufi order typically adopts a specific ''dhikr'', accompanied by specific ...
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Virtues of Hawqala
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