What does « Ssakt » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Ssakt (سكت) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

سكت

Ssakt

Root: س - ك - ت

Jurisprudence (fiqh) 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Ssakt

As-sukut: abstaining from speech.

A man sikkit and sakut: very silent.

It is used for one who is not mentioned.

The Almighty says: 'And when Moses's anger subsided' (Al-A'raf 154): when it calmed down.

As-sakta: the pause in recitation.

Ssakt in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Al-A'raf : 154 Meccan

﴿وَلَمَّا سَكَتَ عَن مُّوسَى ٱلْغَضَبُ أَخَذَ ٱلْأَلْوَاحَ وَفِى نُسْخَتِهَا هُدًى وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِرَبِّهِمْ يَرْهَبُونَ﴾

And when the anger subsided in Moses, he took up the tablets; and in their inscription was guidance and mercy for those who are fearful of their Lord.

Words from the same root as Ssakt

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Ssakt » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Ssakt

Ssakt in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Ssakt

What does « Ssakt » mean in the Quran?