اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلَّا 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 hardship easy.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting just before entering the examination hall or even while starting to answer the paper. It's a moment when you're about to face the challenge, and seeking Allah's ease is paramount. You can also make it a habit to recite it during your study sessions, asking Allah to make the knowledge you gain easy to retain and recall.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and firm belief in Allah's power to facilitate matters. Raise your hands if you are alone and it is appropriate, or make it silently in your heart and on your tongue. Focus your intention on seeking Allah's help to make the exam questions understandable and directly related to what you have diligently studied. Remember that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua for times of difficulty and seeking ease.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a direct request to Allah for ease in the face of difficulty. When facing an exam, the 'hardship' is the potential for difficult or unexpected questions. By reciting this, we are asking Allah not just to make the questions easy, but to make them align with the knowledge we have worked to acquire. It fosters reliance on Allah (tawakkul) while acknowledging our own efforts in studying.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You wish, You can make hardship easy.' (Sahih Ibn Hibban 247)