Ummiyسَيِّدُنَا الْأُمِّيّ
Meaning: The Unlettered
Could neither read nor write, making the Quran's revelation a miracle.
Ummiy
سَيِّدُنَا الْأُمِّيّMeaning: The Unlettered
Ummiy in the Quran
الَّذِينَ يَتَّبِعُونَ الرَّسُولَ النَّبِيَّ الْأُمِّيَّ
(Quran 7:157)
Prophetic Tradition
"He was unlettered, unable to read or write."
Virtue
His unlettered state proves the Quran is from Allah.
Name Information
Quick Reference
Quran 33:56
Recommended: Recite Salawat upon learning this name
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Send Blessings Upon the Prophet ﷺ
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace." — Quran 33:56
Understanding Ummiy — A Complete Islamic Guide
Ummiy (سَيِّدُنَا الْأُمِّيّ) is one of the blessed names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning "The Unlettered". This name falls under the Quranic category of his names and titles.
Ummiy Among the Quranic Names
The 300+ names and titles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are grouped into categories that help readers understand the source and nature of each name. Ummiy belongs to the Quranic category, which includes names and titles explicitly mentioned in the verses of the Holy Quran.
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How Muslims Use "Ummiy" Today
In Salawat
Muslims invoke the Prophet's ﷺ blessed names — including Ummiy — when sending Salawat (blessings) upon him, an act of worship highly rewarded in Islam.
In Study (Seerah)
Each name reveals a unique dimension of the Prophet's ﷺ character and mission, helping students of Seerah understand his complete biography.
As a Baby Name
Many parents choose "Ummiy" or names derived from it for their children, following the Prophet's ﷺ encouragement to take on blessed names.
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Send Blessings Upon the Prophet ﷺ
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace." — Quran 33:56
May Allah send abundant blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions. Ameen.