اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا.
O Allah, there is no ease except that which You make easy, and You make hardship easy when You will.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahlan, wa anta taj'alul hazna idha shi'ta sahlan.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for those moments when you're starting a new section of the Quran, feeling overwhelmed by a difficult passage, or struggling to memorize a particular surah or ayah. Recite it before you begin your study session, or whenever you feel your motivation waning and your resolve weakening.
How to Read
Make sincere intention to learn the Quran for the sake of Allah. Recite this dua with humility and conviction, visualizing Allah opening the doors of understanding and making the learning process smooth for you. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning before you begin your recitation or memorization.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly asks Allah to ease the task of learning the Quran. It acknowledges that only Allah has the power to make difficult things simple. By seeking His help, you align your efforts with divine support, which is the ultimate source of ease and success in any endeavor, especially one as noble as understanding Allah's words.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (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, and You make hardship easy when You will).