What is the difference between an 'ām (عام) and a sanah (سنة)?
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"Aam" (عام) is synonymous with "sanah" (سنة) according to most linguists. However, some perceive a difference between them: "Aam" refers to the period from the first of Muharram to the end of Dhul-Hijjah, while "sanah" refers to the period from any given day to the same day in the following year.
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