What does « Znā » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Znā (زنا) 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.

زنا

Znā

Root: ز - ن

Creed (aqida) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Znā

Az-zina: intimate relations with a woman without a legal contract.

The word can be written short or long.

When lengthened, it can be a masdar (verbal noun) of zana-yuzani or zana-yazni.

One says: zana bi-l-mar'a and zanaha.

The Almighty says: 'And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse' (Al-Isra 32), 'the fornicatress and the fornicator' (An-Nur 2).

Znā in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-Isra : 32 Meccan

﴿وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا۟ ٱلزِّنَىٰٓ ۖ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ فَـٰحِشَةًۭ وَسَآءَ سَبِيلًۭا﴾

And do not approach unlawful sexual intercourse. Indeed, it is ever an immorality and is evil as a way.

Words from the same root as Znā

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

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 « Znā » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Znā

Znā in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Znā

What does « Znā » mean in the Quran?