رَبِّ يَسِّرْ وَلَا تُعَسِّرْ وَبِالْخَيْرِ عَجِّنْ
My Lord, make it easy and do not make it difficult, and conclude it with goodness.
Rabbi yassir wala tu'assir wa bil-khayri 'ajjin
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for any situation where you need Allah's help to overcome challenges, make tasks easier, or achieve a positive outcome. It’s particularly potent when facing difficult exams, demanding projects, starting a new venture, or dealing with any affair that feels overwhelming. Reciting it before embarking on a task invokes Allah's assistance and acknowledges our reliance on Him for success and ease.
How to Read
This dua, taught to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by Allah, is simple yet profound. Begin by turning to Allah with sincerity and humility. Raise your hands, as is the etiquette for dua. Utter the words with conviction, focusing on the meaning and trusting in Allah's power to facilitate your affairs. It’s beneficial to say it before you begin the task, and you can repeat it as needed during the process if you feel the strain or difficulty increasing.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication made by Prophet Musa (Moses) (peace be upon him) to Allah when he was tasked with confronting the Pharaoh. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his companions, indicating its immense value. By reciting it, we are asking Allah to simplify our affairs, remove obstacles, and guide us towards a beneficial conclusion. It fosters a mindset of reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and helps alleviate anxiety and stress associated with difficult tasks, as we acknowledge that true ease and success come only from Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Take it easy and good news, and if one of you undertakes a task, he should do it properly, with devotion, for I do not know of any of you who will do anything with devotion but that he will be rewarded for it.' (This is a slight variation found in some sources relating to the context of seeking ease. The specific phrasing taught by the Prophet ﷺ in other narrations is directly related to supplication for ease when embarking on a task, such as when he supplicated for ease when speaking to Pharaoh: 'Rabbi yassir wala tu'assir wa bil-khayri 'ajjin.')