Dua #427•Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3524

Feeling Sad? Say This (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum)

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#427

يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّوْمُ، بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيْثُ

Transliteration

Ya ‘hayyi-u ya qayyumu bira’hmatika astagith

Translation

O Ever Living, O Self-Subsisting and Supporter of all, by Your mercy I seek assistance.

Benefits & Virtues

Ask Allah for maghfirat with this dua - for the sick, the dead, and a better future. Every word brings hope.

Allahummaghfirli brings maghfirat for those who passed away and the living.
After someone dies, this masnoon dua gives peace to the heart.
Want Jannah and forgiveness for the dead? This dua helps Muslims ask Allah.
For both sick and dead - this dua brings Barakah and hope for tomorrow.
Those left behind get comfort and Amal through this prayer for the dead in Islam.
When to Recite Dua When Depressed

Common Questions

It means O Living, O One Who Takes Care, I need Your kindness and help. The Prophet said this when sad or worried - asking Allah for support in hard times.

Two of Allah's names. The Ever-Living and The One Who Cares for Everything. Muslims say these names to bring Allah's kindness and help. They remind us Allah always looks after us.

It brings Allah's kindness and makes the heart safe. Use it to ask for help, power, and escape from stress or trouble.

Try Allahumma Akhrijnee min adhulumaati ilaa annur. Means Oh Allah, take me from darkness to light. People say it when they need hope and comfort.

Yaa Hayyu yaa Qayyum, bi-rahmatika astaghith is good for sad times. It asks Allah, the Ever-Living and Caring One, for help and kindness when things are very hard.