إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا 6
Translations
Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.
Transliteration
Inna ma'a al-'usri yusran
Tafsir (Explanation)
This ayah conveys the fundamental Islamic principle that hardship is always accompanied by ease, emphasizing Allah's mercy and the temporary nature of difficulty. Classical scholars like Al-Qurtubi and Ibn Kathir interpret this as a divine promise that no hardship is absolute or permanent—with every challenge comes relief, whether in this life or the next. The repetition of this message in verses 5 and 6 of Surah Ash-Sharh underscores its supreme importance as a source of consolation for believers facing trials.
Revelation Context
Surah Ash-Sharh is a Meccan surah revealed to comfort Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the early, difficult years of his mission when he faced persecution and hardship. This particular ayah serves as a direct reassurance within the surah's broader theme of consolation, reminding the Prophet and all believers that Allah's promise of ease with hardship is certain and absolute.
Related Hadiths
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Know that victory comes with patience, relief comes with hardship, and ease comes with difficulty' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi). Additionally, the Prophet emphasized: 'With hardship comes ease' (Sahih Bukhari), directly echoing this Quranic promise.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers to maintain unwavering hope and trust in Allah during difficult times, knowing that no hardship lasts forever and that relief is divinely guaranteed. It encourages resilience and a positive mindset grounded in faith, transforming our perspective on life's challenges as temporary stations rather than permanent states.
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قُل لِّمَن مَّا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖ قُل لِّلَّهِ ۚ كَتَبَ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِهِ ٱلرَّحْمَةَ ۚ لَيَجْمَعَنَّكُمْ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ ۚ ٱلَّذِينَ خَسِرُوٓا۟ أَنفُسَهُمْ فَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ
Say, "To whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and earth?" Say, "To Allāh." He has decreed upon Himself mercy. He will surely assemble you for the Day of Resurrection, about which there is no doubt. Those who will lose themselves [that Day] do not believe.
وَٱسْتَغْفِرُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ ثُمَّ تُوبُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى رَحِيمٌ وَدُودٌ
And ask forgiveness of your Lord and then repent to Him. Indeed, my Lord is Merciful and Affectionate."
وَكَذَٰلِكَ جَعَلْنَـٰكُمْ أُمَّةً وَسَطًا لِّتَكُونُوا۟ شُهَدَآءَ عَلَى ٱلنَّاسِ وَيَكُونَ ٱلرَّسُولُ عَلَيْكُمْ شَهِيدًا ۗ وَمَا جَعَلْنَا ٱلْقِبْلَةَ ٱلَّتِى كُنتَ عَلَيْهَآ إِلَّا لِنَعْلَمَ مَن يَتَّبِعُ ٱلرَّسُولَ مِمَّن يَنقَلِبُ عَلَىٰ عَقِبَيْهِ ۚ وَإِن كَانَتْ لَكَبِيرَةً إِلَّا عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ هَدَى ٱللَّهُ ۗ وَمَا كَانَ ٱللَّهُ لِيُضِيعَ إِيمَـٰنَكُمْ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ بِٱلنَّاسِ لَرَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ
And thus We have made you a median [i.e., just] community that you will be witnesses over the people and the Messenger will be a witness over you. And We did not make the qiblah which you used to face except that We might make evident who would follow the Messenger from who would turn back on his heels. And indeed, it is difficult except for those whom Allāh has guided. And never would Allāh have caused you to lose your faith [i.e., your previous prayers]. Indeed Allāh is, to the people, Kind and Merciful.
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,