يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ، أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ.
O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting, by Your mercy I seek help. Rectify for me all of my affairs and do not entrust me to myself for the blink of an eye.
*Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum bi rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullah wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.*
When to Read
This powerful supplication is particularly relevant during Hajj and Umrah, when the physical and spiritual demands can lead to profound exhaustion. Recite it when you feel your energy waning, your resolve weakening, or when facing overwhelming stages of the pilgrimage. It's a plea for divine assistance to sustain you through the trials and physical exertion.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere belief and focus on the meaning of 'Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum' – acknowledging Allah's eternal life and His absolute sustenance of all creation. Understand that you are humbling yourself, recognizing your own weakness, and placing your complete reliance on Allah's mercy. Raise your hands if possible, as is the practice when making dua, and pour your heart out to your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's mercy for help in all matters and a plea not to be left to one's own devices, even for a moment. For the pilgrim, this translates to asking Allah to preserve their strength, guide their actions, keep them steadfast through the demanding rituals, and protect them from spiritual or physical missteps caused by fatigue or weakness. It reminds us that our ability to complete these sacred acts is ultimately a gift from Allah.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say a lot: 'O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting, by Your mercy I seek help, rectify for me all my affairs and do not leave me to myself for the blink of an eye.'