اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You wish, You can make grief/difficulty easy.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla.
When to Read
Recite this dua at any point when you feel overwhelmed by a situation, when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, or when you're experiencing significant stress and hardship. It's particularly powerful to say it as you are about to begin tackling a difficult task or decision.
How to Read
With sincere belief and conviction in Allah's power to make anything easy. You can raise your hands slightly while making this dua, as is the practice during supplication. Focus on the meaning and the reliance on Allah alone.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound tawakkul (reliance on Allah). It acknowledges that no difficulty is truly insurmountable except by Allah's decree, and conversely, any hardship can be made easy by His will. It instills hope and peace in the heart, reminding us that our ultimate recourse is with the One who controls all affairs. By reciting this, we are entrusting our matters to Allah, seeking His divine intervention to lighten our burdens and guide us through our trials. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, highlighting its importance in moments of distress.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla.' (O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You wish, You can make grief/difficulty easy.)