What does « Iy » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Iy (إي) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

إي

Root: ء

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Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Iy

“Iy”: a particle of affirmation meaning “yes, indeed”, used only together with an oath.

Allah says: “Say: Yes, by my Lord! It is certainly the truth” (Yunus: 53).

Iy in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Yunus : 53 Meccan

﴿وَيَسْتَنۢبِـُٔونَكَ أَحَقٌّ هُوَ قُلْ إِي وَرَبِّي إِنَّهُۥ لَحَقٌّ وَمَا أَنتُم بِمُعْجِزِينَ﴾

And they ask information of you, [O Muhammad], "Is it true?" Say, "Yes, by my Lord. Indeed, it is truth; and you will not cause failure [to Allah]."

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 25 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 25 ربيع الآخر

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Iy » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Iy

Iy in the Quran (1)

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What does « Iy » mean in the Quran?