The phrase you shared is part of a powerful and beautiful Dua (supplication) for distress, anxiety, and hardship taught by the Prophet Muhammad pbuh ..
Here is the complete text, translation, and meaning of this supplication:
Full Arabic Text
اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Transliteration / Pronunciation
Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'aynin, wa aslih li sha'ni kullah, la ilaha illa ant.
English Translation
"O Allah, it is Your mercy that I hope for, so do not leave me in charge of my affairs even for a blink of an eye, and rectify for me all of my affairs. None has the right to be worshipped except You."
Key Breakdown & Meaning
- "Allahumma rahmataka arju" (O Allah, it is Your mercy that I hope for):
- This is an expression of absolute hope and dependence on Allah’s endless blessings and forgiveness.
- "Fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata 'aynin" (Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye):
- An admission of human weakness. Relying entirely on our own limited knowledge and abilities can lead to misjudgment and failure.
- "Wa aslih li sha'ni kullah" (And rectify for me all of my affairs):
- A plea for Allah to take control and make right every aspect of your life—including your health, faith, wealth, family, and emotional well-being.
- "La ilaha illa ant"
- (None has the right to be worshipped except You):
- Concluding by affirming the absolute oneness and uniqueness of Allah (Tawhid).
Context of Use
According to the Hadith recorded in Sunan Abi Dawud, the Prophet ﷺ specifically described this as the supplication of the one in distress (Du'a al-Makrub).
It is highly recommended to recite this whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious, broken, or are facing difficult life decisions.
WALLAHU A'LAM ..

























