What does « Sjā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Sjā (سجى) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

سجى

Sjā

Root: س - ج

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Sjā

The Almighty says: 'By the night when it covers with darkness' (Ad-Duha 2), meaning when it becomes calm and peaceful.

This describes the calm and tranquility of deep night.

The calming sea is also described thus.

Saja refers to rest and stillness.

Sjā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ad-Duha : 2 Meccan

﴿وَٱلَّيْلِ إِذَا سَجَىٰ﴾

And [by] the night when it covers with darkness,

Words from the same root as Sjā

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Fri 2 Jumada al-Thani
الجمعة 2 جمادى الآخرة

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 « Sjā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Sjā

Sjā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Sjā

What does « Sjā » mean in the Quran?