Dua for Rectifying All Affairs (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum)
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ، أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَىٰ نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Ya Hayyu ya Qayyumu bi-rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“O Ever-Living One, O Self-Sustaining One, by Your mercy I seek help. Rectify for me all of my affairs, and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.”
“اے زندہ و جاوید! اے قائم و دائم! میں تیری ہی رحمت کے ذریعے فریاد کرتا ہوں، تو میرے تمام کام سنوار دے، اور مجھے آنکھ جھپکنے کے برابر بھی میرے اپنے نفس کے سپرد نہ کر۔”
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About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Supreme Names of Allah (Al-Ism al-A'zam)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructed his beloved daughter Fatimah (RA) to recite every morning and evening: 'Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astagheeth, aslih li sha'ni kullahu, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'ayn' (Sunan an-Nasa'i in Al-Sunan al-Kubra 10405, Sunan at-Tirmidhi 3524). Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living) and Al-Qayyum (The Sustainer) are frequently identified as Allah's Greatest Name (Al-Ism al-A'zam).
✦Entrusting Every Dimension of Life to Divine Mercy
This prayer asks Allah: 'O Ever-Living, O Sustainer, by Your mercy I seek assistance. Rectify for me all of my affairs, and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.' It surrenders human ego, anxiety, and helplessness into the care of the One who manages the universe.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Rectifying All Affairs (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Arabic text of Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum bi-rahmatika astagheeth?▼
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ، أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَىٰ نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ (Sunan an-Nasa'i 10405).
What is the English translation of this Dua?▼
'O Ever-Living, O Sustainer of all existence, by Your mercy I seek assistance. Rectify for me all of my affairs, and do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye.'
Why does the prayer say 'do not leave me to myself for the blink of an eye'?▼
Because human beings are inherently weak, prone to error, and easily overwhelmed. Leaving a person to their own limited intellect even for a microsecond leads to spiritual and worldly misguidance. Entrusting everything to Allah brings divine protection.
When is it Sunnah to recite this prayer?▼
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructed Fatimah (RA) to recite it every morning and every evening as a core pillar of the daily Adhkar.
Can I recite Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum for urgent needs?▼
Yes! Anas (RA) narrated that whenever a matter distressed the Prophet (PBUH), he would say: 'Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum bi-rahmatika astagheeth' (Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3524).
How many times can I recite this on the Tasbeeh counter?▼
Reciting it 33, 100, or 313 times daily on our free online Tasbeeh counter brings deep serenity, emotional grounding, and divine guidance.
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