Ayah آيَة

A verse of the Quran; the word literally means a sign.

Arabic: آيَة
Transliteration: Ayah
Meaning: Verse of the Quran
Topic: Quran & its sciences

About Ayah

The Quran is commonly counted as having 6,236 verses, though the figure differs slightly between counting traditions that disagree about where some verses end. The same word is used in the Quran for the signs of God in creation. Verses are numbered within each surah, so a reference like 2:255 means surah 2, verse 255.

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See also

Surah سُورَة — Chapter of the Quran
Juz جُزْء — One of 30 parts of the Quran
Tafsir تَفْسِير — Explanation of the Quran
Tilawah تِلَاوَة — Recitation of the Quran

These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.