Discover the meaning of the word Snh (سنه) 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.
سنه
Snh
Root: س - ن - ه
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Snh
As-sana (the year) has two possible origins.
One is that its origin is sanaha, from His saying: 'it did not change' (lam yatasannah) (Al-Baqara 259).
The other is that its origin is sanwa, hence sanawat (years).
The Almighty says: 'for years' (Yusuf 47).
The year can be good or difficult according to harvests.
Or [consider such an example] as the one who passed by a township which had fallen into ruin. He said, "How will Allah bring this to life after its death?" So Allah caused him to die for a hundred years; then He revived him. He said, "How long have you remained?" The man said, "I have remained a day or part of a day." He said, "Rather, you have remained one hundred years. Look at your food and your drink; it has not changed with time. And look at your donkey; and We will make you a sign for the people. And look at the bones [of this donkey] - how We raise them and then We cover them with flesh." And when it became clear to him, he said, "I know that Allah is over all things competent."