We’ve frequently been asked by customers if they can speak to Sakina. At times we’re tempted to say “I don’t know, can you?” … but we’re not sure if all our customers would find this an amusing response.

So we’ve decided to take this opportunity and explain why we’ve chosen Sakina Design for the name of our business. And in case you haven’t figured it out yet, there is nobody at Sakina Design named Sakina … we apologize if anyone is disappointed.

As we were developing our business idea, we tried to think of a name that would capture the essence of our business. A company that represents American Muslims, who have come from around the world, with a history of more than 1400 years. A company that aspires to present artwork in a contemporary manner, while pulling upon the rich and diverse tradition of Islamic art. A company that wants its art to create a sense of tranquility in both its physical appearance and its ability to inspire remembrance of the divine.

We liked the word ‘tranquility’, and when we translated it to Arabic, we just loved it. ‘Sakina’, the Arabic translation of ‘tranquility’, appears in the Qur’an. Since the Qur’an is the foundation for Muslim societies throughout the world, it reflects both the diversity and history of Muslims. The meaning of the word is also consistent with our goal of providing products that remind people of the divine, since ‘Sakina’ comes from God.

We hope this helps to explain why we have chosen the name Sakina for our company. So be warned, we now have a license to make fun of anyone who calls or e-mails us asking for Sakina … ha ha ha … just kidding.

With Peace and Tranquility!