I’ve been waiting for a chance to go on a Sakinah Retreat for so long, and now that I finally have, it was far beyond my expectations. Everything felt so intentional and in every thing we did, we did it with the remembrance of Allah. It’s a completely different way of travelling and it’s changed my perspective of exploring Allahs creation. I will cherish the memory of my Sakinah Retreat in Bosnia and Herzegovina forever, and I really hope Allah invites me to more retreats with Sakinah. I highly recommend investing in a lifetime experience with Sakinah because you’ll carry it with you forever 💗

How was my trip with Sakinah Retreats...? Honestly… I didn't expect this trip to impact me the way it did. The way everything was organised with so much care, respect, and sincerity made me feel safe, seen and looked after in every moment. The humbleness we were shown everywhere we went... from having tea with the Imam and being able to ask our questions, to the honour of accessing the private entrance to the Maqam of Imam Al-Husayn... these are memories I will carry with me for a long time. And receiving the Quran as a gift from the madrasa… that was something truly emotional for me. It felt like a gentle blessing placed right into my hands. This retreat wasn't just travel for me... it grounded me in a way I really needed. I came back feeling lighter, calmer and full of quiet barakah. Thank you for creating a space where women like me can experience something so meaningful and spiritually uplifting. I'm truly grateful.

I recently attended Sakinah Retreats and it was genuinely such a beautiful experience. From start to finish, everything felt so thoughtfully organised and uplifting. I had so much fun, but at the same time I felt such a deep sense of peace and tranquillity throughout the retreat. It truly allowed me to connect with Allah in a way that felt sincere and grounding. I left feeling spiritually refreshed and inspired. What made it even more special was the beautiful sisterhood, I felt so connected to the other lovely girls who attended. The environment was warm, welcoming, and full of khair Alhamdillah. I would highly, highly recommend Sakinah Retreats to any sister looking to recharge spiritually while also enjoying meaningful connections and memorable moments. I will definitely be attending future retreats Insha Allah 🤍✨

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A beautiful and memorable trip! Bosnia is truly stunning and special...one week didn't feel like enough and I wasn't ready to leave. I loved the morning group adhkars, time at the peaceful Malak Farm and some of the very reflective and educational sessions with Ustadha Shakira. Overall, the trip and itinerary was well organized and Alhamdullilah was amazing. I do wish a dedicated/structured slot in the itinerary was dedicated to learning more about the Bosnian war and genocide. Hopefully this can be an easy adjustment for future trips. While a few of us took advantage of the optional visit to the Genocide Museum in Sarajevo, it was not enough time for the deeply moving stories within and was unfortunate for all those who didn't go given it is a core part of Bosnia's history and present--one Bosnian even said to me it'd be offensive to them if someone visited without taking the time to learn and hear from survivors...imagine doing that in Palestine one day. 1-2 of the exploration days to surrounding areas of Mostar (like Blagaj) felt really rushed) and everyone wished we had just a bit of flexible time to explore. Again, these are hopefully slight adjustments made given this was the first retreat-style trip planned. Overall, an amazing trip, and I'd do another with Sakinah! Highly recommended whether you're looking for an explorational getaway, time for peaceful reflections, Islamic re-centering, sisterhood or tranquility in nature--this trip provides it all Alhamdullilah.