Discover the meaning of the word Sanaha (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
Sanaha
Root: س - ن - ه
Quranic language 1 verse
Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Definition of Sanaha
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."
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.