Saying "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (There is no power or might except in Allah) in times of calamity
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Question:
Is it said in times of calamity: "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (There is no power or might except in Allah)?
Answer:
It is said in times of calamity. When "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (There is no power or might except in Allah) is said, it is said in times of calamity, and it is also said when a person is asked to do something, such as "Hayya 'ala al-salah" (Come to prayer), meaning "Come, this is a call to prayer." Undoubtedly, one is not able to respond except by the power and might of Allah.
Is it said in times of calamity: "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (There is no power or might except in Allah)?
Answer:
It is said in times of calamity. When "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" (There is no power or might except in Allah) is said, it is said in times of calamity, and it is also said when a person is asked to do something, such as "Hayya 'ala al-salah" (Come to prayer), meaning "Come, this is a call to prayer." Undoubtedly, one is not able to respond except by the power and might of Allah.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب لا يُرد من سأل بالله إلى باب ما جاء في اللو — islamhouse.com (1:15:39)
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