Ayah: meaning, definitions and examples

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ayah

 

[ หˆaษช.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ayah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฏเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ayat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ayat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ajet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒคใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ayah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ayah

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ayet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์•ผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รกjat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รกjat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปๆ–‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ajet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกyat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ayah

Etymology

The word 'ayah' is derived from Arabic 'ุขูŠุฉ', 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 Godโ€™s 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,465, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.