اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحُزْنُ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make hardship easy if You will.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-huzna idha shi'ta sahla.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for moments when you feel overwhelmed, facing challenges that seem insurmountable, or caught in difficult circumstances. Recite it when you need strength and a reminder that no difficulty is truly impossible for Allah.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere intention and a firm belief in Allah's ability to bring ease. Raise your hands slightly, as was the practice of the Prophet ﷺ in supplication. Speak with conviction and humility, knowing you are asking the One who controls all affairs.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication directly asks Allah to grant ease in the face of hardship. By acknowledging that ease is only possible through Him and that He can turn difficulty into ease, we affirm our total reliance on Allah. It helps shift our perspective from the overwhelming nature of the problem to the infinite power of the solution-provider, fostering patience and reducing anxiety.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-huzna idha shi'ta sahla.' (O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make hardship easy if You will.)