يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ، أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ.
O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining! By Your mercy I seek help. Rectify for me all of my affairs and do not entrust me to myself even for the blink of an eye.
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu bi rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.
When to Read
Recite this dua during times of intense loneliness, especially when feeling a lack of connection or understanding from family. It's particularly potent when you feel overwhelmed by your circumstances and your own inability to fix them, recognizing that true solace and solutions come only from Allah. Make it a habit during your daily supplications, after prayers, or anytime you feel the weight of estrangement pressing down.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and complete reliance on Allah. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands, and pour your heart out to your Creator. Believe that Allah has the power to bring forth the companionship and understanding you seek, even when the means seem impossible to you. Repeat it multiple times, seeking Allah's mercy (rahmatika) as the source of your help. Remember that seeking help from Allah (istighathah) is a sign of strong faith.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, encapsulates a comprehensive plea for well-being. By calling upon Allah by His most vital attributes – Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living) and Al-Qayyum (The Self-Sustaining) – you acknowledge His ultimate power and independence. Seeking His mercy ('rahmatika') is crucial, as it's through His mercy that all good is attained and all harm is averted. The request to 'rectify all my affairs' (aslih li sha'ni kullahu) covers spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, including the deep need for connection and understanding. Finally, the plea 'do not entrust me to myself' highlights our utter dependence on Allah, especially in navigating difficult emotional states like estrangement, recognizing that we are prone to error and weakness without His guidance and support.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet ﷺ used to say: 'O Allah, the Living, the Self-Subsisting by whom all things subsist, I ask of You through Your mercy. Rectify all my affairs and do not leave me to myself for the twinkling of an eye.'