Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum — Set All My Affairs Right
The comprehensive morning-evening plea
Also searched as: ya hayyu ya qayyum aslih • fatima morning dua
Arabic
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ أَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ وَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ
Transliteration
Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum, bi rahmatika astaghith. Aslih li sha’ni kullah, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfata ayn.
Meaning
O Ever-Living, O Sustainer — by Your mercy I seek help. Set all my affairs right, and leave me not to myself for a blink.
Reference
Sunan al-Nasai and Mustadrak al-Hakim
When to recite
Morning and evening • Once each
Virtue
The Prophet’s counsel to Fatima for morning and evening — extended wording, distinct from the short urgent-help entry.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Nasai and Mustadrak al-Hakim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Anas ibn Malik • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum — Set All My Affairs Right?
Morning and evening. Repeat: Once each.
What is the virtue of Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum — Set All My Affairs Right?
The Prophet’s counsel to Fatima for morning and evening — extended wording, distinct from the short urgent-help entry.
Where is Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum — Set All My Affairs Right from?
Source: Sunan al-Nasai and Mustadrak al-Hakim (narrated by Anas ibn Malik). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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