What does Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum (يا حي يا قيوم) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum

Calling upon Allah by His two names "al-Hayy al-Qayyum", among the greatest of His names; the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would use them as an intercession in his supplication at distress.
When to say it? Clinging to Allah's life and self-subsistence

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