Yaa hayyuu yaa qayyuum bi rahmatika astageeth

This prayer was narrated in a sahih hadith from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said to Fatimah ra: “What could prevent you from listening to the advice I give you? You should say when morning comes and when evening comes: Ya Hayyu ya Qayyum, bi rahmatika astaghith, aslih li shani kullahu, wa la takilni ila nafsi tarfat ‘ayn (O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining and All-Sustaining, by Your mercy I seek help; rectify all my affairs and do not leave me in charge of my affairs even for the blink of an eye).” (Narrated by an-Nasai in as-Sunan al-Kubra; by al-Hakim in al-Mustadrak; by al-Bayhaqi in al-Asma’ was-Sifaat)

This prayer is one of the greatest supplications that inspires the Muslim to be a true slave to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and to draw close to Allah by virtue of His names and attributes.

The colors used in this painting are persian red, payne's grey, and mixtures of both. Calligraphy in silver and gold accent. Canvas size 24 x 48 x 1.5 in.