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Yā Muhammad ( Arabic: يَا مُحَمَّد "O Muhammad") is an Arabic expression invoking Muhammad. [1] [2]
The 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]
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It 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]
During 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]
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Muhammad |
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Yā Muhammad ( Arabic: يَا مُحَمَّد "O Muhammad") is an Arabic expression invoking Muhammad. [1] [2]
The 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]
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Islam |
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It 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]
During 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]
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