لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله : One of the Enduring Good Deeds
Al-Kahf 18:46

ٱلْمَالُ وَٱلْبَنُونَ زِينَةُ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَاۖ وَٱلْبَٰقِيَٰتُ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًا وَخَيْرٌ أَمَلًا

Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world. But the good righteous deeds,[1]that last, are better with your Lord for rewards and better in respect of hope.

[1] Al-Kahf 18:46
English - Footnote (Hilali):
Good righteous deeds like the five compulsory prayers, deeds of Allah's obedience, good and nice talk, remembrance of Allah with glorification, praises and thanks.
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◽️Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn Abbas said:

"This is the celebration of the remembrance of Allah, saying;
La ilaha illallah,
Allahu Akbar,
Subhan Allah,
Al-Hamdu Lillah,
Tabarak Allah,
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah,
Astaghfirallah,
Sallallahu `ala Rasul-Allah', and

fasting, prayer, Hajj, Sadaqah (charity), freeing slaves, Jihad, maintaining ties of kinship, and all other good deeds.

These are the righteous good deeds that last, which will remain in Paradise for those who do them for as long as heaven and earth remain."

[Tafsir Ibn Kathir]

◽️Ibn Jarir al-Tabari narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) was asked about the enduring good deeds, so he said it is La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, SubhanAllah, and La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah. [Tafsir al-Tabari 15/255]

◽️La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah has been counted as one of the ‘enduring good deeds’ mentioned in the ayah by some of the Companions and Tabi’in (the generation that followed the Companions). Imam Ahmad narrated that ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan was asked about the enduring good deeds, so he said it is La ilaha illa Allah, Subhan’Allah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, and La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah. [Ahmad, 1/71]

◽️Malik narrated that ‘Umarah ibn Sayyad said that Sa’id ibn al-Mussayyab said, “The enduring good deeds are Subhan’Allah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, and La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah.” [Tafsir al-Tabari, 15/254]

Merits of saying لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله

◽️Al-Manāwi said:
“Nothing opens the locks of affairs like your saying: ‘Lā hawla wa lā quwwata illa billāh (There is no might and no power except with Allāh).’ If the person in need knew what these words contain of help and success and fulfilling of needs he would not leave (saying) them.”

[Fath-ul-Qadīr 3/15]

◽️Salih al-Uthaymeen said:

“If you have been exhausted by something, and were unable to do it say: “Laa Hawla Wa Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah.” (There is no might nor power except with Allah) because Allah the Most High will help you with it, and this saying is not something that is said when some calamity befalls, as done by many people when it is said to them such and such calamity occurred they say: ‘Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illa billaah.’

Rather the dua for afflictions is to say: Inaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raajioon (Truly, to Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall return).

As for this dua (Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah) it is a dua for seeking help. If you want Allah سبحانه و تعالى to aid you with something you say: Laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah.”

[Explanation of Riyaadus-Saaliheen (5/522)]

*⚠️To fast on Day of Arafat (and gain the specific rewards from it) make intention before Fajr.*

"In the case of a supererogatory fast that is done for a specific reason, it is essential to form the intention from the night before (i.e., from before dawn)."

[See: islamqa.info/amp/en/answers/218362]

‼️If one forgot to make the Niyah before Fajr, it is still recommended to fast on the day, but it will only be counted as a general supererogatory fast. [Keeping in mind that good deeds on these blessed days weigh heavier]

Don't be saddened bidding farewell to Ramadān. Praise Allāh that you reached it and were able to conclude it with hope... Keep Ramadān as an intimate companion throughout the year, for it isn't just a month, but a way of life, a hub of optimism, inspiring positive change whenever it's most needed.

رمضان منهاج حياة

Ibrahim 14:19

أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ خَلَقَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ بِٱلْحَقِّۚ إِن يَشَأْ يُذْهِبْكُمْ وَيَأْتِ بِخَلْقٍ جَدِيدٍ

Do you not see that Allâh has created the heavens and the earth with truth? If He wills, He can remove you and bring (in your place) a new creation!

Al-Ma'idah 5:54

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَن يَرْتَدَّ مِنكُمْ عَن دِينِهِۦ فَسَوْفَ يَأْتِى ٱللَّهُ بِقَوْمٍ يُحِبُّهُمْ وَيُحِبُّونَهُۥٓ أَذِلَّةٍ عَلَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَعِزَّةٍ عَلَى ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ يُجَٰهِدُونَ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ وَلَا يَخَافُونَ لَوْمَةَ لَآئِمٍۚ ذَٰلِكَ فَضْلُ ٱللَّهِ يُؤْتِيهِ مَن يَشَآءُۚ وَٱللَّهُ وَٰسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ

O you who believe! Whoever from among you turns back from his religion (Islâm), Allâh will bring a people whom He will love and they will love Him; humble towards the believers, stern towards the disbelievers, fighting in the Way of Allâh, and never fear of the blame of the blamers. That is the Grace of Allâh which He bestows on whom He wills. And Allâh is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.

At-Taubah 9:39

إِلَّا تَنفِرُوا۟ يُعَذِّبْكُمْ عَذَابًا أَلِيمًا وَيَسْتَبْدِلْ قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ وَلَا تَضُرُّوهُ شَيْـًٔاۗ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

If you march not forth, He will punish you with a painful torment and will replace you by another people; and you cannot harm Him at all, and Allâh is Able to do all things.

Al-Ma'arij 70:41

عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّبَدِّلَ خَيْرًا مِّنْهُمْ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوقِينَ

To replace them by (others) better than them; and We are not to be outrun.

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اللهم استخدمنا لنصرة دينك ولا تستبدلنا

O Allah, use us for the victory of Your religion and do not replace us