La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

Any time, and especially when something feels beyond your strength.

لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ

Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh

There is no might and no power except with Allah.

When to say it

Any time, and especially when something feels beyond your strength.

The Prophet ﷺ called it one of the treasures of Paradise.
It is also said in reply to "ḥayya 'alaṣ-ṣalāh" and "ḥayya 'alal-falāḥ" in the adhan.

Questions

What is the la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah?

Lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh — "There is no might and no power except with Allah."

Where is it from?

It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari 6384.

When should I say it?

Any time, and especially when something feels beyond your strength.

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