اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ 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 hazna idha shi'ta sahlan
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect to recite before starting your exam, especially when facing questions you find particularly challenging. You can also say it when you begin studying for a difficult subject, asking Allah to make the learning process smooth.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and complete reliance on Allah. Raise your hands slightly if you can, and pronounce the Arabic clearly. Believe that Allah has the power to transform difficulty into ease. It is also beneficial to couple this with diligent study and preparation, as Islam encourages us to take the means.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound expression of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). It acknowledges that all ease comes from Him alone. By reciting this, you are not just asking for questions to be easy, but for Allah to remove the hardship and difficulty associated with them. It fosters a mindset of hope and perseverance, reminding us that even the most daunting tasks become manageable when we turn to our Creator.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul hazna idha shi'ta sahlan.' (O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy. If You will, You can make hardship easy.) Imam Ibn Hibban classified this hadith as Sahih.