Yaseenسَيِّدُنَا يٰسٓ
Meaning: O Chosen One
A sacred prophetic title meaning 'O perfect human being' or 'O chief of humanity'.
Yaseen
سَيِّدُنَا يٰسٓMeaning: O Chosen One
Yaseen in the Quran
يسٓ وَالْقُرْآَنِ الْحَكِيمِ
(Quran 36:1-2)
Prophetic Tradition
"Yaseen is the heart of the Quran."
Virtue
Reciting Surah Yaseen brings great reward.
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 Yaseen — A Complete Islamic Guide
Yaseen (سَيِّدُنَا يٰسٓ) is one of the blessed names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning "O Chosen One". This name falls under the Quranic category of his names and titles.
Yaseen 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. Yaseen 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 "Yaseen" Today
In Salawat
Muslims invoke the Prophet's ﷺ blessed names — including Yaseen — 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 "Yaseen" 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.