اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزْنَ 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 when faced with a significant task, a challenging situation, or anything that feels overwhelming. Whether it's a demanding project at work, a difficult personal matter, or even a daunting religious commitment, this supplication is a profound way to seek Allah's assistance.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, recognizing that true ease comes only from Allah. Raise your hands if possible, as is the sunnah when making dua, and present your need to your Creator. Believe that Allah has the power to transform any difficulty into something manageable.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua acknowledges Allah's absolute power over all affairs and seeks His divine intervention to alleviate difficulty. By reciting it, we affirm our reliance on Him (Tawakkul) and open ourselves to His blessings and solutions. It is a beautiful reminder that no task is truly impossible when we turn to the One who controls all ease and hardship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say, "O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You will, You can make hardship easy." (Sahih Ibn Hibban 974, Sahih Ibn Abi Shaybah 29573. The wording is also found in Sahih al-Bukhari 6306 as part of a longer narration regarding the Prophet's ﷺ entry into a grave).