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Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum: when a matter weighs on you

Quick answer

O Ever-Living, O Sustainer of all, in Your mercy I seek relief.

When to recite

Anas reported that whenever a matter distressed the Prophet ﷺ, he would say this. Al-Albani graded it hasan; at-Tirmidhi described its chain as gharib (narrated through a single line). Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Jami at-Tirmidhi 3524 (hasan). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Transliteration

Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astaghith.

Meaning in English

O Ever-Living, O Sustainer of all, in Your mercy I seek relief.

Why this dua matters

Anas reported that whenever a matter distressed the Prophet ﷺ, he would say this. Al-Albani graded it hasan; at-Tirmidhi described its chain as gharib (narrated through a single line).

Source: Jami at-Tirmidhi 3524 (hasan)
Common questions
What does Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum: when a matter weighs on you mean?

O Ever-Living, O Sustainer of all, in Your mercy I seek relief.

When should I recite Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum: when a matter weighs on you?

Anas reported that whenever a matter distressed the Prophet ﷺ, he would say this. Al-Albani graded it hasan; at-Tirmidhi described its chain as gharib (narrated through a single line). Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum: when a matter weighs on you?

Jami at-Tirmidhi 3524 (hasan).

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