اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الحَزْنُ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. And You make the difficult (matter) easy if You will.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite whenever you are facing a task that feels overwhelming, daunting, or particularly challenging. Whether it's a difficult exam, a demanding project at work, a complicated personal issue, or even a strenuous journey, turning to this dua can bring immense comfort and a sense of shared burden with Allah (SWT). It's best recited before you begin the task, with sincerity and a firm belief in Allah's power to make anything easy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands slightly if possible, as is customary when making supplication. Understand the meaning deeply – you are acknowledging that only Allah has the power to truly ease your affairs, and you are entrusting your situation to Him. Take a moment to pause and reflect on the enormity of Allah's power before and after reciting. It’s a simple yet profound expression of dependence on the Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct plea to Allah (SWT) to grant ease. By reciting it, you are actively seeking divine assistance, acknowledging your own limitations, and placing your trust in Allah's perfect plan and ability. It shifts your perspective from the overwhelming difficulty to the all-encompassing power of your Lord. The benefit lies not just in the potential ease of the task itself, but in the spiritual strength, peace of mind, and increased faith that comes from turning to Allah in times of hardship.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to say when he faced hardship: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla.' (O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and You make the difficult (matter) easy if You will.) - Narrated by Ibn Hibban in his Sahih, Hadith 921. He classified it as Sahih.