Who we are
Founded by the Niang sisters, Sakinah helps girls and women build a deeper understanding of their faith through Quran, Arabic and Islamic studies. Our live online classes offer guidance from women teachers and a supportive environment to ask questions, develop knowledge and learn alongside others.
Rooted in Senegambian heritage
Sakinah is the Quranic word for tranquillity: the calm that Allah sends down into the hearts of the believers (Sūrat al-Fatḥ, 48:4).
In the Quran recitation lessons, each learner recites aloud while her teacher listens and corrects her individually.
A nonprofit organization
Sakinah is run as a nonprofit, and donations support its teaching. The academy will confirm how gifts are used before online donations open.
What we teach
Quran recitation and Tajweed
Arabic language
Islamic studies
Etiquette (adab) of the student of knowledge
What learning looks like
Live on Zoom
Classes take place live on Zoom, so you can ask questions and recite to your teacher.
Patient correction
In the recitation courses, students recite and the teacher corrects in the moment, at each student’s level.
Beginners welcome
Most courses are open to all levels, and one is designed for beginners, including women who start later in life.
Teaching languages
Between them, the teachers speak Arabic, Wolof, English and French. The language of your group is confirmed with you.
Each course is led by one of our teachers. Meet our teachers