What does Sakta mean?

Islam > Glossary > Sakta

Discover the meaning of the term Sakta (سكتة) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Sakta

Sakta according to Mufradat (Ar-Raghib)

With damma, verbal noun of sakata al-ghadab: he fell silent in anger.

Sakta according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

An illness, as set out in medicine. Among tajwid masters: the cutting of sound for a time shorter than the stop, ordinarily without breath.

Sakta according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

A complete obstruction in the brain’s ventricles and the spirit’s channels, disabling the organs from sense and motion, save breathing, necessary for inhalation.

Sakta according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

Among physicians: a lasting, complete obstruction in the brain’s ventricles and the spirit’s channels, disabling the organs from sense and motion, save breath.

Sakta according to Mu'jam Lughat al-Fuqaha

With fatha of the first and sukun of the second, plural saktat: the instance of silence. Silence; in prayer.

Related terms: Sakta