What does Al-Hawqala mean?

Discover the meaning of the term Al-Hawqala (حوقلة) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-Hawqala

The saying: "There is no might nor power except by Allah". An abbreviation of the phrase.
When to say it? When facing helplessness, fear or laziness

Al-Hawqala according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

The saying: "There is no might nor power except by Allah"; the narration of the saying: "There is no might nor power except by Allah". The hawla

Related terms: Al-Hawqala

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ