اللَّهُمَّ لاَ سَهْلَ إِلاَّ مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً، وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنُ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You wish, You can make hardship easy.
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul hazna idha shi'ta sahla.
When to Read
This is a profound dua to recite whenever you feel overwhelmed by a task, facing a daunting challenge, or finding yourself in a difficult situation. It's perfect before starting something that requires effort and reliance on Allah, or when you feel stuck and need a breakthrough. Recite it when you wake up, before a crucial meeting, or when facing any form of adversity, big or small. Think of it as your personal toolkit for navigating life's inevitable struggles.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, recognizing that true ease comes only from Allah. Raise your hands slightly in supplication as you speak, and then place your right hand on your chest, over your heart. This gesture of placing the hand over the heart signifies focus, sincerity, and drawing strength from Allah. It's a beautiful Sunnah that combines verbal supplication with physical embodiment of humility and connection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the core of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). By acknowledging that nothing is easy except what Allah makes easy, we surrender our will to His divine plan and seek His direct intervention. It empowers us by reminding us that the One who decreed the difficulty also has the power to make it easy. It instills a sense of hope, combats despair, and strengthens our faith, knowing that with Allah's help, even the most insurmountable obstacles can be overcome. It's a practical application of recognizing Allah's power in our daily lives.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: '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. If You wish, You can make hardship easy).' This hadith is also narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari 6998, but with a slightly different wording and context related to the deceased's ease in the grave. The wording provided above, particularly the phrase 'wa anta taj'alul hazna idha shi'ta sahla,' is specifically found in Ibn Hibban's collection as a general supplication for ease when facing difficulties.