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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Halaqa # 221

Jumada 2  26, 1444 AH         

Ameerah’s princess



Year 9      


Attendance:  

9 Sisters

2 Junior Sisters

2 Junior Guests


Location (in person): Amanah Sisters Headquarters, Mississauga


Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read more on each subject)


Note: During our Halaqas, Allah willing,  we encourage discussion after each section.  Sisters can share their reflections, thoughts and questions.

 

Opening Dua

O Allah, bless this Halaqa and allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. 

Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. 

O my Lord increase me in knowledge*رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)


Quran: Recitation

Sisters read Surah Fatihah; then they all took turns reciting from Surah Al-Furqaan verses 21-32 followed by Sister Mai, reading the English Approximation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran  In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa, and one day in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.    


Our junior member Ameerah recited some verses of the Quran and also said part of a dua.

Quran: Tafsir

Surah Al-Furqaan   verses 21-32 

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 7

Sister Alia read #1.


  1. The Stubbornness of the Disbelievers    pages 157-162

The Abode of the People of Paradise pages 162-164

Verses 21-24


  1. The Terrors of the Day of Resurrection, and how the Wrongdoers will wish that They had taken a Path with the Messenger 

 pages 164-167

Verses 25-29


  1. The Messenger will complain against His Opponents   

pages 167-169

Verse 30-31




Quran: Tajweed 

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted. 

Tajweed for Beginners  was Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack  

Sister Shimaa presented today’s lesson. 


Today’s lesson: Halaqa 221 Tajweed lesson.pdf  

Page 48



A Temporary Gift 

Sister Shukrah read

Healing: The sun still rose, Grief does not negate faith

 Page: 241-245

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy




News and Schedule 

Upcoming Schedule  

            First Thursday of the month   

 Thursday, Feb.  2nd

Halaqa # 222          

  • Online

Second Saturday of the Month

Winter Skate, Sip & Snack #3

Saturday Feb. 11th

Celebration Square Ice Rink

Second Thursday of the month   

 Thursday, Feb.  16th


Halaqa # 223        

  • Amanah Room



Off the Record

A few minutes are set aside before the Halaqa ends for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 

Closing Dua 

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here


"How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You.

 I bear witness that None has the right to be worshipped except You.

 I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka..



If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  

If there are mistakes, we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.    



Saturday, September 18, 2021

Halaqa # 189

Safar 10, 1443 AH


My First Halaqa





Year 8


Attendance:  

12 Sisters

9 Junior Sisters                               

3 Junior Guests


Location: Mississauga Valley Park

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)


Note: During our Halaqa’s, Allah willing,  we encourage discussion after each section.  Sisters can share their reflections, thoughts and questions.

 

 

Opening Dua

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. 

Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. 

O my Lord increase me in knowledge*رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)


Quran: Recitation

Sisters read Surah Fatihah aloud; then we each recited from Surah al-Hajj verses 1-5, followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran.  In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa, and one day in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.   


Quran: Tafsir

Surah al-Hajj verses 1-5

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Maria read #3.


  1. Another version of this Hadith 

Verses 1-2


  1. Condemnation of the Followers of the Shaytan  

Verses 3-4


  1. Evidence of the Resurrection in the creation of Man and of Plants

Man's Development from Infancy to Old Age His saying;

Verses 5-7





Quran: Tajweed

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack  

(today’s lesson PDf page 29) 

We now have a Tajweed Channel and Group on Telegram, where Sisters can catch up on missed lessons and participate in group discussions.  Email us if you would like to join. 


Today’s lesson was postponed.

 

Q & A


A friendly round of Questions and Answers to get to know our fellow sisters.

One sister asks another, then that sister asks the next question to someone else.  

Questions should be light and personal.




Asma ul-Husna

Sister Marwa read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 44 names.

99 Names of Allah – Part 3 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series

IH Dua with Asma ul husna.pdf

Part 3   names 43-44  https://islamhashtag.com/personal-dua-with-asma-ul-husna-pdf/



Source: IH Dua with Asma ul husna.pdf



Learn a Duaa 

Sister Ayesha helped us learn.


Listen to this dua: https://soundcloud.com/abdurrahmanorg/dua-o-allah-i-seek-refuge-in-you-against-the-declining-of-your-favours


More explanation: https://hadeethenc.com/en/browse/hadith/5488



A Temporary Gift

Sister Zaheera read: 

Brevity: Graveyard

 Page 198-199

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

 

News and Schedule


October Schedule  

 2nd and 4th Thursday

            First Thursday of the month

Thursday, Oct.  7th

              Outdoor Halaqa, 

                    Celebration Square

Second Thursday of the month   

Thursday, Oct. 21st

              Outdoor Halaqa, 

                    Celebration Square     



Off the Record

A few minutes set aside before the Halaqa ends for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 



Closing Dua

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here.


"How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You.

 I bear witness that None has the right to be worshipped except You.

 I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka..



If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  

If there are mistakes, we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.    

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Halaqa # 188

Muharram 25, 1443 AH


Welcome back Sister Cindy





Year 8


Attendance:  

4 Sisters

4 Junior Sisters                                    

4 Junior Guests


Location: Mississauga Celebration Square near the Splash Pad

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)


Note: During our Halaqa’s, Allah willing,  we encourage discussion after each section.  Sisters can share their reflections, thoughts and questions.

 

 

Opening Dua

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. 

Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. 

O my Lord increase me in knowledge*رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)


Quran: Recitation

Sisters read Surah Fatihah aloud; then we each recited from Surah al-Anbiyaa verses 102-112, followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran.  In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa, and one day in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.   

Quran: Tafsir

Surah al-Anbiyaa verses 102-112,

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read #2 and 3.


  1. The Idolators and their gods are Fuel for Hell 

Verse 98-103


  1. The Heavens will be rolled up on the Day of Resurrection  

Verse 104


  1. The Earth will be inherited by the Righteous

Muhammad is a Mercy to the Worlds 

Verses 105-107


  1. Revelation is that Allah be worshipped

Verses 108-112



Quran: Tajweed

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack  

(today’s lesson PDf page 29) 

We now have a Tajweed Channel and Group on Telegram, where Sisters can catch up on missed lessons and participate in group discussions.  Email us if you would like to join. 


Today’s lesson was postponed.




Asma ul-Husna

Sister Cindy read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 42 names.

https://islamhashtag.com/meaning-and-explanation-of-99-names-of-allah-part-3-seeking-help-with-asma-ul-husna-series/


Part 3   names 41, 42




IH Dua with Asma ul husna.pdf


Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise

Sister Mai started the chapter about

Maimoonah bint Harith Al-Hilaliah radi Allahu anha  

Starting at pdf from page 130 to the stars 135

In the book, page 135 top to the stars page 140

Kindle edition


Dua al-Ghaib

Sister Alia led the sisters in a dua for one of our members whose family member passed away. 




A Temporary Gift

Sister Winnie read: 

Reflections on Love, Loss and Healing: The Cure, Just one child

 Page 192-195

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

 

News and Schedule


September / October Schedule  

            Third Thursday of the month

Thursday, Sept.  16th

              Outdoor Halaqa, 

                    Celebration Square

First Thursday of the month   

Thursday, Oct. 7th

              Outdoor Halaqa, 

                    Celebration Square     



Off the Record

A few minutes set aside before the Halaqa ends for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 



Closing Dua

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here.


"How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You.

 I bear witness that None has the right to be worshipped except You.

 I seek Your forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka..



If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala.  

If there are mistakes, we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.