Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum dua
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum dua: a short dua the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used in times of distress, seeking refuge in Allah's mercy through His names Al-Hayy and Al-Qayyum.
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Arabic
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
- Transliteration
- Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyumu bi rahmatika astaghith.
- Meaning
- O Ever-Living, O Sustainer of all existence, I seek help through Your mercy.
When it is recited
Recited repeatedly at any time distress, anxiety, or the need for help is felt.
Virtue
According to hadith, when something troubled him, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would seek help from Allah's mercy with these words.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3524
This dua, reported from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), has been graded hasan by hadith scholars.
- HadithHisn al-Muslim (Sa'id al-Qahtani)
The dua is recorded among the supplications for distress and urgent need in well-known dua compilations.
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Other duas connected to this topic.
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Dua of Karb for severe anguish
There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the Mighty Throne. There is no god but Allah, Lord of the heavens, Lord of the earth, and Lord of the Noble Throne.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What is the Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum dua?
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum dua: Arabic, transliteration and meaning, a hasan hadith recited to seek help from Allah's mercy through His names Al-Hayy and Al-Qayyum at a time of distress.When is the Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum dua recited?
It is recited repeatedly in times of anxiety, distress, and the need for help.