838. Dua for Distress (Ya hayyu ya qayyum dua)
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when faced with any misfortune:
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Dua for Distress English Transliteration
Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyoomu bira'hmatika 'astagheeth
Dua for Distress English Translation
O Ever Living, O Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all, by Your Mercy I seek help.
ReferenceHasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3524
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِذَا كَرَبَهُ أَمْرٌ قَالَ " يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ " .
Translation
Anas narrated: Whenever the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was faced with a difficult matter, he would say: "O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek help."
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re feeling stressed or down, you can recite this dua for distress: “O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for a blink of an eye. Correct all of my affairs for me. There is none worthy of worship except You.” This masnun dua is really helpful during tough times.
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