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In Arabic, “iyya” is used to indicate exclusivity and emphasis. When combined with pronouns, it serves to focus attention on the subject or object of a sentence. For example, in the phrase “iyyaaka na’budu” (إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ) from Surah Al-Fatiha (1:5), “iyyaaka” translates to “You alone” or “only You,” placing exclusive emphasis on Allah as the sole object of worship.