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 even the blink of an eye.
Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyumu bi rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu, wa laa takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant when experiencing the deep sorrow and pain that comes from broken ties of kinship. Whether it's a strained relationship with parents, siblings, or extended family, the sense of disconnection and hurt can be overwhelming. Recite this when the sadness weighs heavily on your heart, when you feel alone in your struggle with these familial rifts, and when you yearn for Allah's intervention to mend what is broken, both within yourself and in the relationships themselves.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a sincere heart. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the practice when asking Allah for something specific. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah's eternal life and His absolute power to sustain all things. Understand that 'all of my affairs' encompasses everything, including the difficult situations with your relatives. The crucial part is realizing your own dependence on Allah, asking Him not to leave you to your own capabilities, which are limited, especially when dealing with complex emotional and relational issues. Repeat it multiple times, especially during the times when prayers are more readily accepted, like the last third of the night or between the adhan and iqamah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua addresses several crucial aspects of dealing with sadness and difficult circumstances. Firstly, calling upon Allah by His names 'Al-Hayyu' (The Ever-Living) and 'Al-Qayyumu' (The Self-Subsisting) acknowledges His perfect power and His sole ability to manage all affairs without needing any help. Seeking refuge 'by His mercy' (bi rahmatika) emphasizes that our success and well-being are entirely dependent on Allah's compassion. Asking Him to 'rectify all of my affairs' is a request for holistic improvement, encompassing emotional, spiritual, and even relational well-being. Most importantly, the plea 'do not entrust me to myself for even the blink of an eye' is a profound admission of human weakness and dependence on Allah. For sadness stemming from broken ties of kinship, this dua offers solace by shifting the burden of resolution to the One who is All-Powerful and All-Merciful. It reminds us that while we can make efforts, the ultimate mending and guidance come from Allah.
Source & Authentication
The Hadith narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) states that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) often supplicated: 'Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyumu bi rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu, wa laa takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.' (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 even the blink of an eye.)