Arabic:
فَقَالَ لَهُمْ نَبِيُّهُمْ إِنَّ آيَةَ مُلْكِهِ أَنْ يَأْتِيَكُمُ التَّابُوتُ فِيهِ سَكِينَةٌ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ وَبَقِيَّةٌ مِمَّا تَرَكَ آلُ مُوسَىٰ وَآلُ هَارُونَ تَحْمِلُهُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ ۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَةً لَكُمْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُؤْمِنِينَ
Transliteration:
Fa qāla lahum nabiyyuhum inna āyata mulkihī an ya'tiyakumut-tābūtu fīhi sakīnatum mir rabbikum wa baqiyyatum mimmā taraka ālu Mūsā wa ālu Hārūna taḥmiluhul-malā’ikah; inna fī dhālika la āyatal lakum in kuntum mu’minīn.
Translation (Sahih International):
And their prophet said to them, “Indeed, the sign of his kingship is that the ark will come to you, in which is assurance (sakinah) from your Lord and a remnant of what the family of Moses and the family of Aaron had left behind, carried by the angels. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers.” Ayat Sakina Pdf
Surah Al-A'raf (7:154) "Wa lammā sakata 'an Mūsal-ghadabu akhadhal-alwāh..." (And when the anger subsided in Moses, he took up the Tablets...)
Ayat Sakina (PDF) is a valuable resource introducing the concept of Sakina with practical and spiritual insights; with added scholarly apparatus it could serve as a stronger academic or teaching text.
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Historically, renowned Islamic scholars like Ibn Taymiyyah and Ibn al-Qayyim were known to recite these verses during severe illness or moments of spiritual struggle. Ibn Taymiyyah, in particular, testified that reciting the Ayat Sakina helped him overcome troubled states and battles with "satanic spirits," restoring calmness to his heart. The Six Verses of Sakina Arabic:
The word "Sakinah" or its derivatives appear six times in the Quran, often in the context of adversity or great difficulty:
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:248): Mentions the Ark of the Covenant as a sign of security and tranquility from Allah.
Surah At-Tawbah (9:26): Describes Allah pouring His calm upon the Prophet and the believers during battle.
Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): Refers to the peace sent down to the Prophet while he was in the cave during the Hijrah.
Surah Al-Fath (48:4): Highlights Allah sending tranquility into the hearts of believers to strengthen their faith. Transliteration:
Surah Al-Fath (48:18): Mentions the pleasure of Allah and the tranquility sent down upon those who gave their pledge under the tree.
Surah Al-Fath (48:26): Recounts Allah sending His tranquility upon His Messenger and the believers in the face of pagan pride. Spiritual Benefits and Use
In modern spiritual practice, many Muslims use these verses as a form of spiritual healing and stress management. They are often compiled into PDF guides to facilitate:
Anxiety Relief: Helping practitioners find inner calm in a fast-paced, unstable world. Protection: Guarding against sorrow, weakness, and worry.
Spiritual Connection: Deepening faith by reflecting on Allah's mercy during trials. Resources and PDF Guides
Prophetic medicine emphasizes that the Quran is a healing (Shifa). Modern psychology acknowledges that rhythmic recitation of holy texts lowers cortisol levels. Muslims specifically recite Ayat Sakina before exams, job interviews, hospital stays, or during marital disputes.