What Is Ritual by Sakinah, and Who Makes It?

Ritual by Sakinah Layali bakhoor set unboxed with burner, charcoal and bakhoor samples

Ritual by Sakinah is a bakhoor gift-set range made by Sakinah, the South African Islamic gifting brand behind sakinah.co.za. It is not a separate company, an aroma importer or an overseas manufacturer: Ritual is Sakinah's own range, and every set is designed, boxed and shipped by Sakinah from Johannesburg. Each Ritual set brings together a stone-composite burner, six Amaani Bakhoor samples, Sakinah Premium charcoal, tongs and a gift box, built around a different mood or occasion.

Who makes Ritual by Sakinah?

Sakinah makes Ritual by Sakinah. Sakinah is a South African Islamic gifting brand at sakinah.co.za, and Ritual is its bakhoor gift-set range, sitting alongside Sakinah's Quran magnets, keyrings and other Islamic gifts. The bakhoor itself is supplied by Amaani, a sister brand that blends bakhoor and oud, but Sakinah designs, curates, boxes and sells every Ritual set as its own gift set: Ritual is a Sakinah product, not an Amaani one.

What does "Ritual" mean in Ritual by Sakinah?

The name points to the idea that lighting bakhoor is a small, repeatable act, not a one-off purchase. Instead of selling bakhoor as loose scent alone, Sakinah packages it as a complete ritual: burner, charcoal, tongs and bakhoor together, so the first burn can happen the same day the box arrives.

What comes in a Ritual by Sakinah set?

Every set in the range shares the same core contents: a stone-composite burner with a removable inner metal cup, six Amaani Bakhoor samples, Sakinah Premium charcoal, a pair of tongs, and a Sakinah gift box. The charcoal is quick-light: place a disc in the burner, light it, then rest a small piece of bakhoor on top once it turns ashy grey. What changes from set to set is the character: five distinct sets, each named and scented for a different person or moment.

Which Ritual by Sakinah sets are available right now?

There are five sets in the range at R399 each, all currently in stock.

Sakinah Noor bakhoor ritual starter set in black, boxed gift
Sakinah Ritual Bakhoor Set - Noor
Noor means light: the beginner set for a first bakhoor experience or a gift to someone starting out.
Sakinah Layali evening bakhoor ritual set in black, boxed gift
Sakinah Ritual Bakhoor Set - Layali
Layali means nights: built for hosting, to fill a home with a warm scent before guests arrive.
Sakinah Badiah everyday bakhoor ritual set in black, boxed gift
Sakinah Ritual Bakhoor Set - Badiah
Badiah is stripped back for daily use: a simple, uncomplicated set for an everyday bakhoor habit.
Sakinah Ritual Bakhoor Set - Hijaz in black, a premium bakhoor gift set with a gold-patterned stone burner, six Amaani bakhoor samples, charcoal and gold tongs in a Sakinah gift box
Sakinah Ritual Bakhoor Set - Hijaz
Hijaz is faith-centred: for prayer and reflection, or a gift after Hajj or Umrah.
Sakinah Wasl bakhoor ritual gift set in black, boxed for Eid and Nikah
Sakinah Ritual Bakhoor Set - Wasl
Wasl is the gifting set: made for Nikah, Eid and jalsah, arriving ready to give in a premium box.

Is Ritual by Sakinah different from ordinary bakhoor?

Yes. Loose bakhoor is just the scented wood chips: it suits someone who already owns a burner and charcoal. A Ritual by Sakinah set is the complete starting point, burner, charcoal, tongs and bakhoor samples in one box, so nothing needs to be sourced separately before the first burn. Anyone comparing the two options in more depth can read the full Bakhoor Gift Sets collection alongside Sakinah's set-versus-loose-bakhoor comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ritual by Sakinah made by Sakinah or a different company?
Ritual by Sakinah is made by Sakinah, the South African Islamic gifting brand at sakinah.co.za. It is not made by a separate aroma company or manufacturer.

Where can I buy Ritual by Sakinah?
Directly at sakinah.co.za, in the Ritual by Sakinah collection, and through Sakinah's stockists.

How many Ritual by Sakinah sets are there?
Five: Noor, Layali, Badiah, Hijaz and Wasl, each R399 and built around a different mood or occasion.

Does a Ritual set include everything needed to burn bakhoor?
Yes. Every set includes a burner, charcoal, tongs and six Amaani Bakhoor samples, so it is ready to use on arrival.

Who supplies the bakhoor inside a Ritual set?
The bakhoor samples are Amaani Bakhoor, a sister brand that blends bakhoor and oud. Sakinah designs and sells the Ritual sets themselves.

Where to browse next

Ready to start a Ritual? Shop the Ritual by Sakinah collection and choose the set that matches the person or moment.