اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزْنُ سَهْلاً إِذَا شِئْتَ.
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You will, You can make hardship easy.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul hazna sahlan idha shi't.
When to Read
Recite this dua before you begin your exam, especially when you encounter questions that seem particularly challenging or overwhelming. It's a powerful supplication to ask Allah to simplify the difficulty and grant you clarity of thought.
How to Read
Raise your hands slightly in supplication, turn your face towards the Qiblah if possible, and recite with sincerity and conviction. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah to make the task easy for you. It can be recited once before starting, and also when you feel overwhelmed by a specific question.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct request to Allah, the source of all ease and power. By reciting it, you are acknowledging your reliance on Him and seeking His direct intervention to make a difficult situation manageable. It helps calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and invite Allah's barakah (blessing) into your efforts. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua for ease in all difficult matters, and exams are certainly a test that requires divine assistance.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul hazna sahlan idha shi't.' (O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make the difficult easy if You wish.) This hadith is narrated in various forms, including in Sahih Ibn Hibban and authenticated by scholars like Al-Albani.