Ya Muhammad

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Yā Muhammad (Arabic: يا محمد), or "Ya Rasullallah" is an expression used by some Muslims, which means "Oh Muhammad".[1][2][3]

Definition

The phrase means "O [name]". Literally, the word means O (a vocative, signifying a direct address to a person). It is a common prefix used by Arabs to call each other. Someone named Mohammed will be addressed in Arabic as Yā Mohammed.[3]

Use

Use in Various Parts of the World

Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Some Muslims regularly uses this phrase or "Ya Rasullallah" to ask the Islamic prophet Muhammad in distress and show respect, nearness and deep affection with Muhammad.This phrase is being used since Muhammad's time and continued throughout the mainstream Islam.

This is considered shirk (disbelief) by follower of the Wahhabi school of thought led by Saudi Arabia; as only Allah should be asked for help when in distress.

Use to Call a stranger

In Saudi Arabia, Yā Muḥammad is used to address a stranger in order to begin a conversation. It is considered one of the polite and respectful ways to address a stranger, as Muhammad is considered as the most respectful name anyone can be called, hence its popularity among Muslims worldwide.

Request for strength

Ya Ali is mostly used as a request for strength by the Shia and Shia in the phrase Ya Ali Madad (یا علی مدد, O! Ali, help!).[1] Ali is established as the strongest bravest chivalrous warrior that fought with the prophet, and he is also an Imam by Shia School of thought, and he is the one of the rightly guided Caliph by Sunni School of thought among Muslims. There is a tradition of using these phrases as slogans in religious gatherings meant to increase one's level of morale and also in situations demanding religious passion. For example, two or more people having to lift a weight and would say یا علی مدد aloud (mostly in the subcontinent).

Remembrance of Muharram

During the Remembrance of Muharram, spontaneous slogans of Ya Hussain, Ya Ali and Ya Rasulullah "Messenger of God!" are very common. On such occasions, the slogans are mostly demonstrations of strong support.[4]

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