- Yaa Hayyu Ya Qayyum, Bi Rahmatika AstagheezSayyiduna Anas ibn Maalik (Radhiallaahu Anhu) reports that Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) once mentioned to Sayyiduna Faatima
(Radhiallaahu Anha) to recite the following supplication morning and
evening, ‘Yaa hayyu yaa qayoomu, birahmatika astagheeth. - Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrated that whenever
Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) used to be afflicted in any worry
or concern, he used to recite the following supplication, ‘Yaa Hayy Yaa
Qayyoom birahmatika astagheeth.’
- Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said that when the Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) , was faced with a serious difficulty, he would always supplicate, “Ya Hayyu, ya Qayyumu, bi-rahmatika astaghithu
(O the Living, O the Eternal, I seek help in Your grace).” (Tirmidhi)
- Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that whenever the Prophet Mohammed (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam), peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would raise his head to the sky and supplicate, “Subhan-Allah al-’Azim (glory be to Allah, the Mighty).” And when he implored seriously and strongly, he would say, “Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum (O the Living, the Eternal One).” (Tirmidhi)
