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What is the ruling on uttering the phrases: "May Allah not show us a way out," "May He protect us and you," and "We have no Lord," which are said when feeling discriminated against?

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A stratagem (Hilah) is a hidden means to achieve something. It is often used in contexts involving cunning, though it can also appear in situations involving wisdom. It is derived from the word "Hawl" or "Tahawwul" (transformation/change), and it signifies skillfulness in managing affairs and turning over ideas to reach a desired objective.

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