Ya Muhammad
Ya Muhammad (Arabic: يَا مُحَمَّد, romanized: Yā Muḥammad) is an Arabic expression invoking Muhammad.[1][2] DefinitionThe 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
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] Mourning of MuharramDuring the mourning of Muharram, spontaneous slogans of Ya Husayn, Ya Ali, and Ya Rasul Allah (Arabic: يَا رَسُولُ الله "O Messenger of God") are common by Shias. On such occasions, the slogans demonstrate support.[5] References
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