ayah (āyah ; آية)

(Language: Arabic)

Alternate Spellings: aya

Short Description: In Islam, a “sign” or “mark” of Allah’s existence or power; also refers to a “verse” of the Koran

Long Description: in Islam, a “sign” or “mark” of Allah’s existence or power, especially a miracle; also refers to a “verse” of the Koran

Sources: Prayer Fashions Man: Frithjof Schuon on the Spiritual Life