| 1. Literally, sign. Many verses of the Qurʾān refer to Allah’s signs (Āyah-tul AllahThe proper name of God in Islam and in Arabic, referring to all of His perfect attributes at once. This name is a proper noun, and no other entity or being is allowed to have... More), from natural phenomena to miracles of the prophets. Allah’s oneness means his signs are manifest throughout existence. 2. Technically, a verse of the Qurʾān. Each sūrah (chapter) of Qurʾān contains anywhere from 3 t0 286 ĀyātPlural of Āyah (see definition) More (verses). |
