Answering the adhan: Dua

While you hear the adhan.

Arabic

How to say it

laa ḥaw-la wa laa quw-wa-ta il-laa bil-laah

Meaning

“There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”

Repeat each phrase quietly after the caller, except at ḥay-ya 'a-laṣ ṣa-laah and ḥay-ya 'a-lal fa-laaḥ, where you say this instead. Then send salawaat on the Prophet ﷺ and say the dua after the adhan.

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The meanings are explained in simple words for learners, not a word-for-word translation. For the full meaning of the Qur'an, read an established translation, such as Saheeh International in English or Maulana Muhammad Junagarhi in Urdu.