اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنِ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
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 idha shi'ta sahlan
When to Read
Recite this dua right before you enter the examination hall, or just as you are about to begin your exam. It's a powerful way to invoke Allah's help when facing a moment of potential difficulty.
How to Read
Recite it with sincerity and conviction, believing that Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has the power to make even the most daunting task effortless. It's beneficial to have this supplication memorized and to say it with a focused heart, visualizing Allah easing the examination process for you.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication to Allah for ease. When we acknowledge that all ease comes from Him, we open ourselves up to His mercy and assistance. Facing an exam can be stressful, but this prayer shifts our reliance from our own limited abilities to the infinite power and wisdom of our Creator. It reminds us that difficulty is not insurmountable when seeking Allah's aid.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrated: The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to supplicate: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul hazna idha shi'ta sahlan.' (O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You will, You can make hardship easy.) - Sahih Ibn Hibban 952. This dua is generally recited when facing any difficult task or situation that requires ease.