اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so do not entrust me to my own self for even the span of an eye-blink, and set right all my affairs. There is no god but You.
Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ain, wa aslih li sha'ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta.
When to Read
Recite this when the weight of grief feels unbearable, and you sense your own strength waning. It's a plea for divine support when you feel overwhelmed by loss, whether it's the passing of a loved one, a significant setback, or any situation that leaves you feeling profoundly vulnerable and emotionally drained. Say it when you feel like you can't possibly cope on your own.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincere conviction, acknowledging your dependence on Allah. Raise your hands slightly, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us. Focus on the meaning of each word, visualizing Allah's boundless mercy encompassing you. Utter it from the heart, with humility and a deep desire for His aid. It can be recited at any time, but particularly in the quiet moments when the grief is most present.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive supplication seeks Allah's mercy and intervention in all aspects of life. By asking not to be left to oneself, even for a moment, it highlights our absolute need for Allah's constant care. The request to 'set right all my affairs' covers every worldly and hereafter concern. Its power lies in acknowledging Allah as the sole deity worthy of worship, which is the foundation of all strength and reliance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Bakrah: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'The supplication of the distressed is: O Allah, Your mercy I hope for. Do not leave me to myself for the duration of a twinkling of an eye, and set all my affairs right for me. There is no god but You.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5090. Graded Hasan by scholars like Al-Albani)