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 relief. Rectify for me all my affairs and do not entrust me to myself even for the span of an eye blink.
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu bi-rahmatika asta-gheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.
When to Read
This is a powerful dua to recite when you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, stress, anxiety, or a general sense of inner turmoil. Recite it whenever you feel your peace of mind is threatened or you're struggling to cope.
How to Read
This beautiful dua is a direct plea to Allah. Recite it with sincerity, focusing on the meaning. Raise your hands if you are able, and direct your supplication to Allah alone. It's particularly effective when said in a state of humility and dependence on Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a deep reliance on Allah's mercy and power. By calling upon His Living (Al-Hayy) and Self-Sustaining (Al-Qayyum) attributes, we acknowledge His absolute control and ability to manage all affairs. Seeking His help to 'rectify all my affairs' acknowledges that true peace and order come from Him. The request 'do not entrust me to myself even for the span of an eye blink' highlights our profound need for His constant guidance and protection, as we are weakest when left to our own devices.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'O living one, O self-subsisting one, by Your mercy I seek relief. Rectify for me all of my affairs and do not leave me to myself for the blink of an eye.' (Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 3551, graded Hasan).