Dua for When Something Becomes Difficult
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban 977
((اللَّهُمَّلاَسَهْلَإِلاَّمَاجَعَلْتَهُسَهْلاً،وَأَنْتَتَجْعَلُالْحَزْنَإِذَاشِئْتَسَهْلاً)).
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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 in what You have made easy. You make the difficult easy, if You wish.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this powerful supplication to be recited when facing a challenge or a task that seems overwhelming. It is a direct plea to Allah, acknowledging His absolute power over all matters.
Benefit
Reciting this dua helps to shift one's focus from the perceived difficulty to the power of Allah, fostering reliance and trust in Him to overcome obstacles.
When to Recite
When facing any difficulty or challenging task.