What does « Ys » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ys (يس) in the Quran, with 0 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

يس

Root: س

Quranic language

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ys

Ya-Sin is among the disconnected letters (huruf muqatta'a) that open certain surahs.

The Almighty says: 'Ya-Sin.

By the wise Quran' (Ya-Sin 1-2).

Only Allah knows their exact meaning.

Some scholars see it as a name of the Prophet, peace be upon him.

Words from the same root as Ys

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 26 Rabi' al-Thani
الجمعة 26 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 « Ys » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ys

Words from the same root as Ys

What does « Ys » mean in the Quran?