How do you pronounce a Qur'an citation like:
Qur’an 4:15–16
Would you say: Qur'an Chapter 4 Verses 15 and 16?
You can say
Quran Chapter 4, Aayahs 15-16
or
Quran Surah An-Nisa, Aayah 15-16
or
One of the above and then recite the two Aayahs.
Additions: OP asked about the following too:
Surah An-Nisa is the fourth Surah in Quran.
Aayah is the smallest unit in Quran. It can be a two or more letters, a word, a phrase, a sentence, or many sentences. There is not any term in grammar or linguistics which match to an aayah. This concept is unique to Quran.
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No, I mean how to say it. Do you have to pronounce Arabic exactly? Is there an English equivalent? – Anonymous Jan 24 '14 at 20:58
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I revised the entire answer. Let me know if that's what you mean. – Farhan Jan 24 '14 at 21:02
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OK! Thanks! That's what I meant. Now, what does "Surah An-Nisa" mean and what does "Aayah" mean? – Anonymous Jan 24 '14 at 21:18
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Surah An-Nisa is the fourth Surah in Quran. Aayah is the smallest unit in Quran. It can be a two or more letters, a word, a phrase, a sentence, or many sentences. There is not any term in grammar or linguistics which match to an aayah. This concept is unique to Quran. – Farhan Jan 24 '14 at 21:30
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Oh, one more thing. The term "Verse" is used for Bible. So many people use Verse to mention an Aayah. This is not exactly correct. Please see my previous comment. – Farhan Jan 24 '14 at 21:32
