The phrase (O Muhammad, O Ali) is a sacred invocation primarily used by Shia Muslims —particularly within Alevi-Bektashi and Ismaili traditions—to call upon the spiritual guidance and intercession of the Prophet Muhammad and his cousin and son-in-law, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib .
In spiritual practice, this call is not seen as worshipping these figures as gods, but rather as seeking their help as "spiritual lawyers" or mediators. Ya Mehemmed Ya Eli Kimdir Axi
The term (or "Akh") translates to "Brother" in Arabic and Turkic dialects, often used as a respectful form of address among peers in spiritual or community settings. Together, the phrase serves as a bridge between the human and the divine through the practice of Tawassul (intercession). The Core Figures The phrase (O Muhammad, O Ali) is a
: Regarded as the final messenger of God and the source of divine revelation (Nubuwwat). Together, the phrase serves as a bridge between