Ya Muhammad

Expression

Ya Muhammad or Ya Rasulallah are Arabic phrases that refer to the Prophet Muhammad.[1][2]

Definition

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The phrase means "O Muhammad." The ya part of the phrase Ya Muhammad addresses the person. The word ya is commonly used by Arabic speakers before names.[2]

Many use the phrase to seek prayer from the Prophet or his family, companions and other figures. The majority of people who use the phrase are either Shia or Sufi.[3][4]

Mourning of Muharram

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During the mourning of Muharram, the phrases Ya Hussain (O Hussain [referring to Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad]), Ya Ali (O Ali [referring to the close family member and companion Ali]) and Ya Rasulallah (O Messenger of God [referring to the Prophet Muhammad) are common. During these ocassions, the slogans show their support.[5]

References

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  1. "Proclaiming the words 'Ya RASOOLALLH'". Islamic Academy, 1251 Shiloh Rd. Plano TX 75074. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Concept Of Nidaa Ya Rasoolallah (Calling Oh Messenger Of Allah)". Usmani Mosque, 308 St Saviours Road, Leicester LE5 4HJ. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "Tawassul". www.al-islam.org. 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  4. "MEDIATION (TAWASSUL) | Osman Nuri Topbas" (in Turkish). 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  5. Sir Henry Yule; Arthur Coke Burnell (1903). Crooke, William (ed.). Hobson-Jobson: A Glossary of Colloquial Anglo-Indian Words and Phrases, and of Kindred Terms, Etymological, Historical, Geographical and Discursive (The University of Michigan ed.). J. Murray. p. 419. ISBN 9780710028860. Retrieved 15 September 2014.