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 even for the span of a blinking eye.
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum bi rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn.
When to Read
This is a profound dua from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for when you feel overwhelmed by difficulties, whether they are personal struggles, academic challenges, or any tribulation that tests your patience and faith. Recite it when you wake up, as it encompasses asking for the rectification of all your affairs for the entire day, and at any point you feel the need for divine assistance.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a deep sense of reliance on Allah. Raise your hands as if begging for help, for you are indeed asking the One who controls all matters. Focus on the meaning of 'Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum' – the One who is eternally alive and sustains all existence. Understand that you are seeking Allah's mercy to manage your situation, acknowledging your own limitations. Repeat it if needed, especially during times of intense hardship.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful way to connect with Allah's attributes of perpetual life and absolute sustenance. By asking Him to 'rectify all my affairs,' you are essentially handing over the reins of your life, trusting His wisdom. The crucial phrase 'and do not entrust me to myself even for the span of a blinking eye' highlights our utter dependence on Allah. It's a recognition that even the smallest misstep or the weakest moment can lead to significant problems if we are left to our own devices. This dua helps cultivate humility, reliance, and patience, which are essential virtues when facing trials, leading to inner peace and ultimately, success as decreed by Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'O Allah, 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 even for the span of a blinking eye.' - Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3502. The hadith is classified as Hasan Gharib. This supplication was frequently recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.