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quwwah

Quwwah is an Arabic noun meaning power, strength, or might. It denotes physical strength, inner resolve, or the capacity to act, as well as external power such as influence or resources. The term is widely used in classical and modern Arabic and is often transliterated as quwwah or quwwa.

Etymology and usage: Quwwah is derived from an Arabic root associated with strength and capability. In everyday

Religious and cultural context: In Islamic discourse, quwwah is used in discussions of divine power and human

Modern usage: Beyond theology, quwwah appears in science and everyday speech to denote power in various senses—physical

See also: strength, power, capability, Al-Qawiyy.

language,
it
can
describe
a
person’s
physical
vigor,
mental
resilience,
or
the
strength
of
a
system,
organization,
or
nation.
The
plural
form
quwwat
is
used
to
speak
of
multiple
kinds
or
sources
of
power
or
strength.
capacity.
The
attribute
of
strength
is
associated
with
God
in
names
and
theological
descriptions,
and
believers
are
encouraged
to
seek
strength
through
faith,
righteousness,
and
submission
to
the
divine
will.
The
concept
also
appears
in
Qur’anic
rhetoric
to
convey
God’s
might
and
the
empowerment
granted
to
people.
strength,
energetic
capacity,
or
the
power
of
a
device
or
institution.
It
coexists
with
related
terms
such
as
quwwat
(plural)
and
with
adjectives
and
phrases
that
specify
the
kind
of
strength
being
referred
to.