Dua for Ease in Difficulty
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Rabbi ishrah li sadri wa yassir li amri
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“My Lord, expand for me my breast and ease for me my task.”
“اے میرے رب! میرا سینہ کھول دے اور میرے کام کو میرے لیے آسان بنا دے۔”
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About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Courageous Prayer of Prophet Musa (AS)
When Allah commanded Prophet Musa (AS) to confront Pharaoh, the most tyrannical ruler on earth, Musa made this profound supplication: 'Rabbi-shrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatam-mil-lisani, yafqahu qawli' ('My Lord, expand for me my breast [with confidence], ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech' — Surah Taha 20:25-28).
✦Application for Exams, Speeches, and Life Crises
Scholars universally recommend this prayer for overcoming fear, stammering, cognitive overwhelm, and anxiety during job interviews, public speaking, university exams, and complex life crises. It shifts trust from human weakness to divine empowerment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Ease in Difficulty
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Dua for ease in difficulty in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِّن لِّسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي. Transliteration: 'Rabbi-shrah li sadri wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatam-mil-lisani yafqahu qawli'. English: 'My Lord, expand for me my chest, and ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue, that they may understand my speech' (Surah Taha 20:25-28).
What is the prophetic Dua 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla'?▼
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught: 'Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altahu sahla, wa Anta taj'alul-hazna idha shi'ta sahla' ('O Allah, there is no ease except that which You have made easy, and You make difficulty, when You will, easy' — Sahih Ibn Hibban 974).
How do I recite this Dua before a job interview or exam?▼
Recite 'Rabbi-shrah li sadri wa yassir li amri' 3, 7, or 33 times while taking calm breaths before your exam or interview. It removes mental blockages and instills confidence.
Why did Prophet Musa (AS) ask Allah to untie the knot from his tongue?▼
Musa (AS) had a speech impediment from his childhood in Pharaoh's palace. He asked Allah to make his speech articulate so Pharaoh and his ministers would understand his divine invitation without misunderstanding.
Can I count this Dua on the online Tasbeeh counter?▼
Yes, repeating 'Rabbi-shrah li sadri wa yassir li amri' 100 times on Tasbeeh.pro provides tremendous peace and mental clarity during stressful periods.
What should I recite when a situation seems completely hopeless?▼
Combine this Dua with 'Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal-wakeel' (Allah is sufficient for us and He is the best Disposer of affairs) and 'La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' (There is no power nor strength except through Allah).
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لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ الْعَظِيمُ الْحَلِيمُ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ رَبُّ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَرَبُّ الْأَرْضِ وَرَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْكَرِيمِ
There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Magnificent Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
Dua for Relief from All Difficulties & Needs
يَا مُسَبِّبَ الْأَسْبَابِ، يَا رَحِيمُ يَا رَحْمَٰنُ يَا مَلِكُ يَا قُدُّوسُ يَا سَلَامُ أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ رَبِّي مِنْ كُلِّ ذَنْبٍ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ يَا عَزِيزُ يَا جَبَّارُ يَا مُتَكَبِّرُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ الْحَلِيمُ الْكَرِيمُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَسُبْحَانَ الْفَتَّاحِ الْعَلِيمِ
O Causer of all causes, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate, King, Holy, Peace! I seek forgiveness from Allah for all my sins and turn to Him. O Possessor of Majesty and Honor, Most Mighty, Overpowering, Supreme! There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Indeed Allah has power over all things. O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining, by Your mercy I seek help! There is no god but Allah, the Forbearing, Generous! Glory be to Allah, the Opener, the All-Knowing!
Dua When Feeling Sad
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْجُبْنِ وَالْبُخْلِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, cowardice and miserliness.
Dua for Knowledge
رَبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
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