When Life Gets Hard… Remember “With Hardship Comes Ease”
When Life Gets Hard… Remember “With Hardship Comes Ease”
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”
“Indeed, with hardship comes ease.”
In life, we all face challenges and tests that sometimes make our hearts heavy and fill us with sadness or hopelessness. But the Qur’an opens a door of hope with these powerful words: “So surely, with hardship comes ease. Surely, with hardship comes ease” (Surah Ash-Sharh, 5–6).
This verse carries a clear promise from Allah that relief is always near, no matter how tough things get. It teaches us patience, fills our hearts with hope, and reminds us that every difficulty is followed by ease and comfort
Elements of the Essay
. With hardship comes ease: Allah’s promise of relief
. The psychological and spiritual impact of the verse
. The context of revelation
. The meaning and interpretation of the story
. Examples from the Prophet’s life (Seerah)
. Ease after hardship in our daily lives
. Conclusion
. A Promise from Allah
.The verse in Surah Ash-Sharh confirms that no matter how long the struggle lasts, there is always relief waiting at the end.
.Psychological and Spiritual Impact
.The verse gives peace to the heart. Believers live with hope and never give in to despair
.It inspires patience, because waiting for relief is also a form of worship
.It strengthens our connection with Allah, reminding us that tests come to purify us and raise our status
. The Background of the Verse
These verses were revealed in Surah Ash-Sharh, a Makkan surah, to comfort Prophet Muhammad after the hardship and rejection he faced from Quraysh in the early days of Islam
The Prophet went through many struggles: being rejected by his people, harmed by the disbelievers, having only a few followers, and carrying the heavy responsibility of the message.
Meaning of the Story
.ﷺ:This surah came as reassurance from Allah to His Prophet
.Allah had opened his chest with faith and prophethood
.He raised his name and status among people
.And He promised that with every difficulty on the path of da‘wah, relief and victory would come
.The repetition in the verse “Indeed, with hardship comes ease” is a strong reminder that no difficulty will ever defeat the ease Allah provides
.Lessons from the Prophet’s Life
The Prophet went through many trials—losing his parents early, facing Quraysh’s harm, and the boycott in Sha‘b Abi Talib. Yet after every hardship, Allah blessed him with relief, victory, and succes
. Ease After Hardship in Our Daily Lives
.In studies: Pressure and challenges often lead to success
.At work: Problems may open the door to new opportunities and growth
.In personal struggles: Illness, loss, or financial stress all carry hidden wisdom and, eventually, relief from Allah
.Conclusion
We should follow the example of our Prophet Muhammad No matter how hard things got, he always turned to Allah with prayer and forgiveness. He knew that the One who .ﷺallowed hardship is also the only One who can remove it and bring relief
And alwaye remember: Allah’s mercy is greater than any test we face. No matter how dark the night, dawn will always come. After every hardship, there is ease
