Verse 1
- Yaa man sallayta bikullil-anbiya
(O You who were sent with blessings for all the prophets) - Yaa man fii qalbika rahmatul lin-naas
(O You in whose heart is mercy for all people) - Yaa man allafta quluuban bil-islam
(O You who united hearts through Islam) - Yaa habiibii ya syafii’ii ya Rasuulallah
(O my Beloved, O my Intercessor, O Messenger of Allah)
This verse highlights the Prophet’s role as a unifier and a source of mercy for all of humanity.
Pre-Chorus
- Bi ummii wa abii
(By my mother and father) - Fadaytuka sayyidii
(I would sacrifice myself for you, my Master) - Salaatun wa salaam
(Blessings and peace) - ‘Alayka ya nabii
(Be upon you, O Prophet)
This section expresses deep devotion and willingness to sacrifice for the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Chorus
- Habiibii yaa Muhammad
(My Beloved, O Muhammad) - Atayta bissalaami wal-huda Muhammad
(You came with peace and guidance, O Muhammad) - Habiibii yaa, yaa Muhammad
(My Beloved, O Muhammad) - Yaa rahmatan lil ‘aalamiina ya Muhammad
(O Mercy to the Worlds, O Muhammad)
The chorus reiterates the Prophet’s role as a bringer of peace, guidance, and mercy to all creation.
Verse 2
- Yaa man hallayta hayaatana bil-iimaan
(O You who adorned our lives with faith) - Yaa man bi-jamaalika ‘allamtal-ihsaan
(O You who taught us beauty through your excellence) - Yaa man nawwarta quluubana bil-Qur’aan
(O You who illuminated our hearts with the Quran) - Ya habiibii yaa syafii’ii ya Rasuulallah
(O my Beloved, O my Intercessor, O Messenger of Allah)
This verse emphasizes how the Prophet enriched lives with faith, beauty, and the light of the Quran.
Post-Chorus
- Sallallahu ‘alaa
(May Allah send blessings upon) - Khatamil-anbiyaa
(The Seal of the Prophets)
A simple yet powerful prayer for blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Bridge
- Muhammad… Muhammad…
(Repeated with reverence) - Rahmatun lil ‘aalamiin
(Mercy to the Worlds)
The bridge is a rhythmic and meditative repetition of the Prophet’s name and his title as “Mercy to the Worlds.”
Final Chorus
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the central theme of the nasheed: the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a source of peace, guidance, and mercy.