Āyah

Ayah (Arabic: آية, romanized: āyah) is an Arabic term that literally means "sign" or "verse." In the context of Islam, it refers to a verse in the Quran, the holy book of Muslims. The Quran is divided into chapters called surahs, and each surah contains a number of ayahs. The term can also be translated to Hebrew as אות (ot), which similarly means "sign." In other languages, it may be translated as "verse" or "sign," such as verset in French, verso in Italian, and verso in Spanish. Each ayah in the Quran is considered a divine revelation from Allah (God) to the Prophet Muhammad. Ayahs vary in length and subject matter, covering a wide range of topics including guidance, laws, stories of prophets, and eschatological events. They are often recited individually or in groups for prayer, reflection, and memorization.