Dua at the time of distress and anxiety – 5

One should recite the following dua at the time of distress and anxiety

يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ

O (Allah), the One who is Everlasting, The Eternal Sustainer, on account of Your mercy (i.e. You being All-merciful and Your mercy encompassing everything), do I seek Your divine help

عن أنس بن مالك، قال: كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كربه أمر قال: يا حي يا قيوم برحمتك أستغيث (سنن الترمذي، الرقم: 3524)

Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would recite the following dua when any matter caused him worry and distress:

يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ