اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وأنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزْنَ إذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. You make the difficult easy if You wish.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended when you find yourself facing a daunting task or a complex obstacle, especially those involving official procedures, paperwork, or dealing with authorities. Recite it before you begin the process, during moments of frustration, or whenever you feel the weight of the difficulty pressing down on you.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere conviction, raising your hands as you would in supplication. Understand that you are turning to the One who controls all affairs and can make the impossible possible. Imagine the obstacles smoothing out as you speak the words. It's often best recited in the morning, but it's beneficial at any time you feel stuck.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly appeals to Allah's power to ease hardship. When facing bureaucratic hurdles, which can feel incredibly frustrating and designed to be difficult, this supplication turns our reliance from human systems to the Divine. It's a recognition that ultimate ease comes only from Allah, and by asking Him, we invite His help to navigate these challenges smoothly. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to the one who found his affairs difficult, showing its applicability to any challenging situation.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: '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, and You make the difficult easy if You wish.) - Narrated by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih, Book of Du'a, Hadith 2494, and graded Sahih.