اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزَنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy. If You will, You can make hardship easy.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul hazana idha shi'ta sahlan
When to Read
Recite this dua before starting your exam, especially when facing a particularly challenging paper. You can also make this supplication when you feel overwhelmed by the difficulty of the questions. It's a prayer for Divine assistance when you need it most.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere intention and full trust in Allah. Raise your hands slightly if possible, as is customary for supplication. Focus on the meaning: acknowledging that true ease comes only from Allah and asking Him to make the difficult task of the exam paper manageable. Keep your gaze lowered if you are in the exam hall.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah for ease in a situation of perceived difficulty. It acknowledges His power to transform hardship into simplicity. By turning to Allah, we seek His support not just in understanding the questions, but also in calming our nerves and enabling our minds to recall what we have studied. It fosters reliance on the Creator during times of personal effort.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy, and You make hardship easy if You wish.' (Sahih Ibn Hibban 976). This dua was taught by the Prophet ﷺ, demonstrating its importance in seeking Allah's help for all matters, including facing challenges like exams.