اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحُزْنُ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make grief/difficulty easy if You will.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul-huzna idha shi'ta sahlan
When to Read
This powerful dua is best recited just before starting your exam, or even during moments of confusion or difficulty with a specific question. You can also make this dua regularly during your study period, asking Allah to make the knowledge itself easy to absorb and retain.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction, raising your hands slightly if possible, especially when reciting it before the exam begins. Visualize Allah clearing your mind and making the questions understandable. It's also beneficial to combine this with diligent study, as dua and effort go hand-in-hand.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah for ease in a specific, challenging situation. By acknowledging that all ease comes from Him, we are submitting our reliance and seeking His divine assistance to overcome intellectual hurdles. It helps to calm nerves and instill a sense of hope and trust in Allah's ability to facilitate our affairs, turning what seems difficult into something manageable.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say: 'O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make grief/difficulty easy if You will.'"