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,

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