noun

sakina

Sakina (noun) means In Islamic teaching, a deep sense of calm or peace believed to come from God, often associated with reciting the Quran. Example: “He described a feeling of sakina settling over him during prayer.”

noun

In Islamic teaching, a deep sense of calm or peace believed to come from God, often associated with reciting the Quran.

"He described a feeling of sakina settling over him during prayer."

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In plain EnglishA spiritual, God-given calmness described in Islamic tradition.

When to use it

Used mainly in religious or cultural contexts relating to Islam.

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Etymology

From Arabic sakīna, "God-given peace of mind."

Origin: Arabic

Rhymes for sakina

Ina mina gina Tina Dina nina fina Lina Zina Rina China Elina

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What does “sakina” mean?

The word “sakina” means in Islamic teaching, a deep sense of calm or peace believed to come from God, often associated with reciting the Quran. In plain terms, a spiritual, God-given calmness described in Islamic tradition.

How do you use “sakina” in a sentence?

Here is “sakina” used in a sentence: “He described a feeling of sakina settling over him during prayer.”

What part of speech is “sakina”?

“Sakina” is a noun.

Where does the word “sakina” come from?

The word “sakina” comes from Arabic. From Arabic sakīna, "God-given peace of mind.".

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