Dua for When an Affair Becomes Difficult
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban 2490
اللَّهُمَّلاسَهْلَإِلاَّمَاجَعَلْتَهُسَهْلاً،وَأَنْتَتَجْعَلُالحَزْنَإِذَاشِئْتَسَهْلاً
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Transliteration
Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa anta taj'alul hazna idha shi'ta sahla.
Translation
O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy. If You will, You can make hardship easy.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to his cousin and companion, Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), when he was facing a difficult task. It's a profound reliance on Allah to simplify challenges.
Benefit
Reciting this dua helps to instill patience and trust in Allah's power to overcome any obstacle, turning perceived difficulties into manageable situations.
When to Recite
When facing any task or situation that feels overwhelming or difficult.