Arabic Expression · Intermediate
أبى إلا
(idiomatic) to insist
Pronunciation: say أبى إلا
Meaning
(idiomatic) to insist
Example
يُرِيدُونَ أَن يُطْفِئُوا نُورَ اللَّهِ بِأَفْوَاهِهِمْ وَيَأْبَى اللَّهُ إِلَّا أَن يُتِمَّ نُورَهُ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْكَافِرُونَ
I use the word "أبى إلا".
Practice tips
- Practice أبى إلا out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic expression is for intermediate-level learners.