What is the meaning of sakinah, and how does it descend upon the believers?
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The questioner : Now, a second question. Yes, the sister asks: How does sakinah descend upon the believers, and what is the meaning of sakinah, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Sakinah is derived from sakin (tranquility), which is the settling of the heart, the comfort of the heart, and the happiness of the heart. Allah the Exalted sent it down into the heart of the believer so that he may always be at peace, content, and with an open chest.
The questioner : She asks: Is it for all believers, or is it specific to a certain group, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Fath 48:4].
The presenter : Thank you. And may the same be for you.
The Shaykh : Sakinah is derived from sakin (tranquility), which is the settling of the heart, the comfort of the heart, and the happiness of the heart. Allah the Exalted sent it down into the heart of the believer so that he may always be at peace, content, and with an open chest.
The questioner : She asks: Is it for all believers, or is it specific to a certain group, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : Allah the Exalted said:
It is He who sent down tranquillity into the hearts of the believers that they would increase in faith along with their [present] faith
هُوَ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ السَّكِينَةَ فِي قُلُوبِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ لِيَزْدَادُوا إِيمَانًا مَّعَ إِيمَانِهِمْThe presenter : Thank you. And may the same be for you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 46- ما معنى السكينة وكيف تتنزل على المؤمنين /سؤال على الهاتف /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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