Ya Syedi
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Verse 1 |
When the hearts had cried, Pens were dry Immorality was at rise No one cared, or was aware Of the darkness appearing in the skies But your light was shown to us Spreading peace among the world The change you were to bring to us |
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Chorus |
Rasool’allahi Ya, Ya Sayyidī, Sayyidi You are the – light of this world Indeed Let us rejoice together in your praise O best of mankind! Ya Qalbi Wa Ruhi |
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Verse 2 |
Your fragrance has caused, the buds of my heart to grow For every yearner you have called – Within your garden they find hope As I gaze upon your dome, seeing the awe My helpless heart feels close to you Ya Syedu’n, Ya Shafiu’n – I leave my heart with you |
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Bridge |
Peace onto you, Ya Sayyidi Ya RasoolAllah Peace onto you Ya HabibAllah May the lord be pleased with us for the sake of you and your family. |
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Rasool’allahi Ya, Ya Sayyidī, Sayyidi You are the – light of this world Indeed Let us rejoice together in your praise O best of mankind! Ya Qalbi Wa Ruhi
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Ya Syedi Summary
The structure of this poem is very significant as it focuses on the praise of the Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
Before Islam, there was great ignorance within the world. It was a place that was filled with darkness and immorality; a place in which the honour of the mothers was non- existent whilst the daughters were buried alive.
With the blessed arrival of Rasool’Allah صلي الله علﯿﻴﮫﻪ وﻭسلم, the light of goodness was restored for humanity and the speaker shares that reflection and joyous occasion with its audience through praise and gratitude.
The first stance explains a world that was pre-Islam and how the light, being the messenger of Allah, changed thousands of hearts creating a sense of unity and peace amongst the world.
The poem progresses and the speaker writes about their own experiences in Madina Shareef and refers to the fragrance of the Prophet صلي الله علﯿﻴﮫﻪ وﻭسلم. The fragrance of the prophet was such that it would allow the companions to know of his whereabouts through it.
Similarly, Imam Ahmed Rida Khan (Alaihi Rahma) expanded on this by saying that this very fragrance still exists in the streets of Madina and causes the hearts to be awakened.
The speaker establishes a connection with Madina Shareef and an even stronger connection with the beloved of Allah (peace be upon him) by the end of the poem.