Ayah: meaning, definitions and examples
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ayah
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Islamic term
An 'ayah' is a verse in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. Each surah (chapter) in the Quran is made up of a number of ayahs, and they form the basis of the text, conveying messages of faith, law, and guidance.
Synonyms
verse, verse of scripture.
Examples of usage
- The first ayah of Surah Al-Fatiha is often recited in prayers.
- Muslims memorize several ayahs from the Quran.
- Scholars interpret the meaning of each ayah.
- The ayah emphasizes the importance of compassion.
Translations
Translations of the word "ayah" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ayah
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฏเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Ayat
๐ฎ๐ฉ ayat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ ajet
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใคใผใ
๐ซ๐ท ayah
๐ช๐ธ ayah
๐น๐ท ayet
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ผํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุขูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ รกjat
๐ธ๐ฐ รกjat
๐จ๐ณ ็ปๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ajet
๐ฎ๐ธ รกyat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ayat
๐ฒ๐ฝ ayah
Etymology
The word 'ayah' is derived from Arabic 'ุขูุฉ', which means 'a sign' or 'a miracle'. In the context of the Quran, the term began to be used during the early 7th century when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. It emphasizes the divinity of the text and serves as a reminder of the signs of Godโs existence and guidance. The structure of the Quran, composed of different surahs each with varying numbers of ayahs, also reflects the literary and spiritual richness of the work. As the Quran was compiled and standardized during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan, the term 'ayah' became integral to the study and recitation of the Quran, influencing Islamic education and religious practices throughout Islamic history.