Dua for Ease in Difficulty (La Sahla)
Use: Before exams, hard tasks and anxious moments
Also searched as: exam ki dua • imtihan ki dua • dua for exams
اللَّهُمَّ لَا سَهْلَ إِلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلًا وَأَنْتَ تَجْعَلُ الْحَزْنَ إِذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلًا
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja’altahu sahla, wa Anta taj’alul-hazna idha shi’ta sahla.
O Allah, nothing is easy except what You make easy — and You make the difficult easy whenever You will.
Before exams or difficult tasks • Often
Ease is not in the task but in His making — students have clung to this dua for centuries.
📚 Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban • Narrated by Anas ibn Malik • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for Ease in Difficulty (La Sahla)?
Before exams or difficult tasks. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua for Ease in Difficulty (La Sahla)?
Ease is not in the task but in His making — students have clung to this dua for centuries.
Where is Dua for Ease in Difficulty (La Sahla) from?
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban (narrated by Anas ibn Malik). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.