Quran Structure

Ayah

آيَة · /ˈaɪ.jə/

An Ayah is a single verse of the Quran; the plural, Ayat, refers to a group of verses.

What does Ayah mean?

The Quran's 114 chapters are built from thousands of individual Ayat, each carrying its own statement, ruling, or reflection, and each identified by its position within its Surah.

Alternative Spellings

Ayat