427. Dua When Depressed (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum Bi Rahmatika Astagheeth)
Dua When Depressed in Arabic
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْثُ
Dua When Depressed English Transliteration
Ya ‘hayyi-u ya qayyumu bira’hmatika astagith
Dua When Depressed English Translation
O Ever Living, O Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all, by Your mercy I seek assistance.
Whenever a matter would distress him, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say (above dua)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ الْمُكْتِبُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَدْرٍ، شُجَاعُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ عَنِ الرُّحَيْلِ بْنِ مُعَاوِيَةَ، أَخِي زُهَيْرِ بْنِ مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنِ الرَّقَاشِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا كَرَبَهُ أَمْرٌ قَالَ " يَا حَىُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ " . وَبِإِسْنَادِهِ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَلِظُّوا بِيَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ . وَقَدْ رُوِيَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ عَنْ أَنَسٍ مِنْ غَيْرِ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ .
Anas bin Malik said: “Whenever a matter would distress him, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say: ‘O Living, O Self-Sustaining Sustainer! In Your Mercy do I seek relief (Yā Ḥayyu yā Qayyūm, bi-raḥmatika astaghīth).’” And with this chain, that he said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Be constant with: “O Possessor of Majesty and Honor (Yā Dhal-Jalāli wal-Ikrām).’” [Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3524]
Benefits of Dua for Deceased and Sick Person (Masnoon Dua)
This dua for deceased brings hope and maghfirat for both the sick and the dead, letting Muslims ask Allah for forgiveness and a better future with every heartfelt word.
- Allahummaghfirli in this dua for deceased brings maghfirat for both persons.
- Asking Allah in this masnoon dua gives peace to the heart after someone’s death.
- This dua for the dead helps a Muslim wish for Jannah and forgiveness in Islam.
- Dua for the sick and dead person brings Barakah and hope for a better tomorrow.
- Prayer for the dead Islam gives comfort and Amal to those left behind.
When to Recite Dua When Depressed
This dua when depressed, Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, is a simple way to call on Allah’s mercy and help, bringing Barakah and calm to the heart when stress, sadness, or worry makes life feel heavy.
- After every namaz, repeat ya hayyu ya qayyum birahmatika astaghees for peace.
- In moments of deep sadness, turn to this dua for anxiety and depression for relief.
- Before going to bed, recite ya hayyu ya qayyum ka wazifa to ease your heart and mind.
- When stress or worry comes, use this dua for stress and anxiety to seek Allah’s help.
- During quiet zikr allah, remember ya hayyu ya qayyum meaning and ask for Barakah.
How to perform Dua When Depressed
This dua when depressed, ya hayyu ya qayyum, is a short but strong Muslim prayer for anyone feeling low or needing Allah’s help. It brings hope and is easy to say in any moment of sadness or stress.
- After every namaz, quietly recite ya hayyu ya qayyum birahmatika astaghees for peace.
- When you feel lost or heavy, say this dua for anxiety and depression with full trust in Allah.
- In times of stress, repeat ya hayyu ya qayyum as a zikr allah to ask for help and Barakah.
- Before going to bed, softly read this dua asking Allah for help to calm your heart and mind.
- While alone or worried, use this Muslim prayer to remember Allah’s mercy and find ease.
Summary
The dua when depressed called ya hayyu ya qayyum birahmatika astaghees is a short masnoon dua for asking Allah’s help in times of stress and anxiety. This Islamic dua is often used by Muslims as a dua for depression and is known for bringing calm and hope to the heart. It is also a strong dua for anxiety and a way to seek Allah’s mercy.
By saying this dua, we remember Allah is always there to help and support us. The main lesson is to trust Allah’s Rahmah and keep making dua when feeling low or worried. This brings Barakah and Iman in our daily Amal and gives peace to the mind.