Yā Muhammad (Arabic: يَا مُحَمَّد "O Muhammad") is an Arabic expression invoking Muhammad.[1][2]
Definition
editThe phrase means "O Muhammad". The word yā indicates the vocative case, signifying direct address to a person. It is a common prefix used by Arabic speakers before personal names.[2]
Use
editIt is used to seek intercession through the prophet or his family, companions and venerated figures. The majority of its practitioners are the Shias and Sunnis including the Sufis.[citation needed] The vocative yā when used with Allāh is used to call upon God for help.[3][4]
Mourning of Muharram
editDuring the mourning of Muharram, spontaneous slogans of Ya Hussain, Ya Ali, and Ya Rasul Allah (Arabic: يَا رَسُولُ الله "O Messenger of God") are common. On such occasions, the slogans demonstrate support.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Proclaiming the words 'Ya RASOOLALLH'". Islamic Academy, 1251 Shiloh Rd. Plano TX 75074. Retrieved 2014-09-15.
- ^ a b "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) - ^ "The Validity of Saying Ya-Rasoolallah - Maktabah Mujaddidiyah".
- ^ "Proclaiming the words 'Ya Rasool ALLAH'".
- ^ 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.
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