Abode of Tranquility

In Al Nahl (Sura 16) in the Qur’an, Allah (SWT) says, “And Allah has made for you in your homes an abode.”

Many families are blessed with having their physical needs met on a daily basis. However, Islam is not a self-serving approach to life. We are focused on soul-serving living and each Mu'min longs for an earthly home filled with sakinah (tranquility) and that wich brings us closer to our Creator.
Deep inner peace of mind and heart is called "Sakinah" according to the Qur'an. The Qur'an states that "Sakinah" descends from the sky on to the hearts of true Mu'mineen (Believers). We know true peace of mind is not rooted in the material things of this world and are largely a distraction.
Any person who wishes to be content and experience tranquility must strive at attaining "Sakinah". We must strive hard to develop and recognize the gifts that Allah has given to us. These gifts will enable us to become agents of change within our families. Each person knows his or her family situation best and in a unique position to know what needs to be done within our own relationships and challenges.
Since "Sakinah" comes from Allah alone, it is very important that every effort must be made to please Him. A person asks Allah to grant "Sakinah", and Allah will grant this "Sakinah" to such a person. The way to please Allah is to follow all of His orders, big and small. The more a person becomes obedient, the closer he will be to Allah, increasing peace of mind and happiness of the person. We must make education and acting on our knowledge our lifelong commitment. We must set aside time to read the Quran daily and to remember Allah through Zikr and good deeds.
The only way we can have rich family relationships is through prayer, listening and understanding. One of the primary reasons that we must seek to understand one another is that most of our mistakes are a result of misunderstandings and not wrong intentions. 
Children get much of their sense of security and tranquility from the way their father and mother treat each other; hence, the greatest "thing" we can give is our love and being kind to one another. By building strong marriages, Insha’Allah, we will create a powerful effect on the entire society.