Discover the meaning of the word Alyamm (اليم) in the Quran, with 2 verses in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.
اليم
Alyamm
Root: ء - ل - م
Quranic language 2 verses
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Alyamm
Al-yamm: the sea, the ocean.
Allah says: 'Cast him into the sea (al-yamm)' (Al-Qasas: 7), and: 'We drowned them in the sea' (Al-A'râf: 136).
Yammamtu kadhâ means: I headed toward such thing.
Al-tayammum (dry ablution) comes from this root because one turns toward pure earth.
Allah says: 'Perform tayammum with pure earth' (An-Nisâ': 43).
O you who have believed, do not approach prayer while you are intoxicated until you know what you are saying or in a state of janabah, except those passing through [a place of prayer], until you have washed [your whole body]. And if you are ill or on a journey or one of you comes from the place of relieving himself or you have contacted women and find no water, then seek clean earth and wipe over your faces and your hands [with it]. Indeed, Allah is ever Pardoning and Forgiving.
And We inspired to the mother of Moses, "Suckle him; but when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear and do not grieve. Indeed, We will return him to you and will make him [one] of the messengers."
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.