Dua for Urgent Help (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum)
Use: Crying out to the Ever-Living in distress
English guide — translation coming soon.
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum, bi rahmatika astagheeth.
O Ever-Living, O Sustainer — by Your mercy I seek relief.
Distress, urgency, morning & evening • Often
The Prophet’s counsel to Fatimah for morning, evening and distress.
📚 Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi • Narrated by Anas ibn Malik • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for Urgent Help (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum)?
Distress, urgency, morning & evening. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Dua for Urgent Help (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum)?
The Prophet’s counsel to Fatimah for morning, evening and distress.
Where is Dua for Urgent Help (Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Anas ibn Malik). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.