What does « Syn » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Syn (سين) 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.

سين
Syn
Root: س - ن
Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Syn

Tur Sayna' (or Sina'): a known mountain.

The Almighty says: 'which grows from Mount Sinai' (Al-Mu'minun 20). 'And Mount Sinai' (At-Tin 2).

It is where Moses received revelation from God.

Sinai is a blessed region in prophetic history.

Syn in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0
Surah Al-Mu'minun : 20 Meccan
﴿وَشَجَرَةًۭ تَخْرُجُ مِن طُورِ سَيْنَآءَ تَنۢبُتُ بِٱلدُّهْنِ وَصِبْغٍۢ لِّلْـَٔاكِلِينَ
And [We brought forth] a tree issuing from Mount Sinai which produces oil and food for those who eat.

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