Fa inna ma'al usri yusra Inna ma'al usri yusra

Inna Ma'al Usri Yusra – Finding Ease After Hardship (Surah Ash-Sharh 5-6)

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's trials? Allah SWT reassures us in Surah Ash-Sharh (94:5-6):

فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا . إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا

Transliteration:

Fa inna ma'al usri yusra. Inna ma'al usri yusra.

English:

"So verily, with hardship comes ease. Verily, with hardship comes ease."

Urdu:

"پس بے شک مشکل کے ساتھ آسانی ہے۔ یقیناً مشکل کے ساتھ آسانی ہے۔"

This verse is repeated twice—a rare emphasis in the Quran—to comfort believers. But how do we internalize this promise? Let's explore its depth.

2. Tafsir: Why Does Allah Repeat "Ease After Hardship"?

Classical Scholars' Insights:

• Ibn Kathir: The repetition signifies certainty—ease is guaranteed, not just possible.
• Al-Qurtubi: The first "yusra" (ease) refers to worldly relief, the second to Hereafter rewards.

Hadith Support:

The Prophet ﷺ said:

لَنْ يُغْلَبَ عُسْرٌ يُسْرَيْنِ

"One hardship cannot overcome two eases." (Tafsir Ibn Abi Hatim)

3. Practical Lessons for Modern Struggles

A. How to Apply "Inna Ma'al Usri Yusra" in Life?

• Patience in Crisis: The story of Yunus (AS) (Quran 21:87)—deliverance came after darkness.
• Gratitude Magnifies Ease: Reflect on past hardships you've overcome (Quran 14:7).
• Dua for Relief: The Prophet ﷺ often recited:
  اللهم لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلا

  "O Allah, nothing is easy except what You make easy." (Ibn Hibban)

B. Common Misconceptions

• "Ease means no struggle" → Relief may come gradually (e.g., Prophet Musa's 40-year journey).
• "Only big hardships count" → Allah's promise applies to daily stresses too.

4. FAQs

Q1: What does "inna ma al usri yusra" mean in English?

A: It means "With hardship comes ease" (Surah Ash-Sharh 94:5-6).

Q2: How many times is "yusra" mentioned in Surah Ash-Sharh?

A: Twice—to emphasize double assurance from Allah.

Q3: Dua when feeling overwhelmed?

A: حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ ("Allah is sufficient for me, the best Disposer of affairs." Quran 3:173).

5. Conclusion: A Personal Reflection

Years ago, during a painful loss, I clung to "inna ma'al usri yusra" like an anchor. Slowly, doors opened—a new job, healed relationships. The ease wasn't instant, but it came.

Remember: Your current chapter isn't the whole story. Allah promised ease—twice. Trust His timing.