Yusra (يُسْرَىٰ) – The Ease After Hardship
Introduction
The word Yusra (يُسْرَىٰ) in Arabic means “ease” or “relief”. It is often mentioned in the Quran as a promise from Allah that after every difficulty, there will be ease.
🔹 فَإِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُسْرًا
🔹 “Indeed, with hardship comes ease. Surely, with hardship comes ease.” (Surah Al-Inshirah 94:5-6)
This powerful verse reassures believers that no matter how difficult life gets, ease will always follow hardships.
Meaning of Yusra in Islam
Yusra (Ease) is:
- A Promise from Allah – Hardships are never permanent, and relief will come.
- A Test & Reward – Patience during trials leads to greater blessings.
- A Sign of Hope – No struggle lasts forever; Allah’s mercy is near.
Table: Understanding Yusra (Ease) in Islam
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Definition | Yusra (يُسْرَىٰ) means “ease, relief, or comfort” after hardship. |
| Quranic Reference | Mentioned in Surah Al-Inshirah (94:5-6) and other places in the Quran. |
| Life Application | Encourages patience, faith, and hope in difficult times. |
| Opposite of Yusra | “Usr (عُسْر)” meaning hardship or difficulty. |
| Example in the Prophet’s Life | After years of hardship in Makkah, Allah granted victory in Madinah. |
How to Attain Yusra (Ease) from Allah?
1. Patience (Sabr) During Hardship
- “Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:153)
- Stay strong, and Allah’s help will arrive soon.
2. Trust in Allah (Tawakkul)
- Allah controls all situations—rely on Him.
- “Whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out.” (Surah At-Talaq 65:2-3)
3. Constant Dua & Istighfar
- Ask Allah for relief and ease.
- Recite: اللهم لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلا
(O Allah, nothing is easy except what You make easy.)
Translation of “Yusra” in 25 Languages
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English | Ease / Relief |
| Urdu | یسر (آسانی) |
| Hindi | युसरा (सुविधा) |
| Bengali | ইউসরা (সহজতা) |
| Spanish | Facilidad |
| French | Facilité |
| Turkish | Kolaylık |
| German | Erleichterung |
| Russian | Легкость |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 轻松 (Qīngsōng) |
| Malay/Indonesian | Kemudahan |
| Tamil | எளிது |
| Persian (Farsi) | یسر (آسانی) |
| Pashto | اساني |
| Swahili | Urahisi |
| Italian | Facilità |
| Portuguese | Facilidade |
| Japanese | 容易さ |
| Korean | 용이함 |
| Greek | Εύκολο |
| Hebrew | נוחות |
| Thai | ความง่าย |
| Polish | Łatwość |
| Dutch | Gemak |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Dali / Kaginhawaan |
Conclusion
Yusra (Ease) is a divine promise that every hardship is followed by relief. No matter how tough life gets, Allah’s mercy is always near.
📌 May Allah grant us Yusra in our lives and make our difficulties easy. Ameen!