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 relief. Rectify for me all of my affairs and do not entrust me to myself even for the blink of an eye.
Yā ḥayyu yā qayyūmu bi-raḥmatika astaghīthu, aṣliḥ lī sha'nī kullahū wa lā takilnī ilā nafsī ṭarfata ‘ayn.
When to Read
This dua is a powerful supplication to recite when feeling overwhelmed by worries, facing difficulties, or experiencing mental anguish. It's particularly effective when you feel your own strength is insufficient and you need Allah's direct intervention and guidance. Recite it at any time, especially during the quiet hours of the night or after your obligatory prayers, when your heart is most receptive.
How to Read
Face the Qiblah if possible, maintain a state of purity (Wudu), and recite with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Picture Allah's immense mercy and power as you utter these words. Understand that 'rectify all my affairs' encompasses every aspect of your life – your worldly matters, your spiritual well-being, your relationships, and your struggles. The plea not to be left to yourself, even for a moment, highlights our utter dependence on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound understanding of human weakness and Allah's absolute power and sufficiency. By seeking refuge in Allah's mercy (Ar-Rahmah) and His sustaining power (Al-Qayyum), one acknowledges that true peace and order come only from Him. It helps alleviate feelings of anxiety and helplessness by transferring the burden to the One who is capable of handling everything. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this to his daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) when she was in need, showing its importance in times of hardship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) asking for a servant. He said: 'O my daughter, do you not suffice yourself? Do you not know that the best servants are those who serve themselves?' He taught her these words: 'O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting, by Your mercy I seek relief. Rectify for me all of my affairs and do not entrust me to myself even for the blink of an eye.' Narrated by Al-Bukhari in Adab Al-Mufrad and graded Sahih.