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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Halaqa # 136

   
Rabi Al-Awwal  23, 1441 AH


At Peace 
Year 6
                                           
Attendance: 
7 Sisters
2 Junior Sisters                                                                    


Location: Amanah Room

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


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


Quran: Reading


We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Al-Israa verses 39-49.  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: Tajweed

We learned about Madd (Elongation) of certain letters and pointed out that there are numerous types of Madd. https://tajweed.me/2011/01/12/ahkaam-al-madd/


Also, we reviewed the rule of “Hamzatul Wasl (the connecting Hamza).


We listened to the first verse from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary for review.

We have found a new website that provides comprehensive information about Tajweed.     Tajweed A Brief Guide

Quran: Tafsir

Sister Mai read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17)  verses 39-49.


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 
Sister Alia read the ones marked




Verse 40  pg 17 Verse 41  pg 19 Verse 42-43    pg 19


Everything glorifies Allah  Verses 44  pg 20






Asma ul Husna


Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then we recited the first 8 names together.  After each name, we said, Jalla Jalaaluhu.

Source: 99 Names of Allah – Part 1 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series



Part 1








Discussion:   We discussed the validity of following each name with Jalla Jalaaluhu.  


Jalla Jalaaluhu (Glorified be His Majesty) (May His Majesty be Glorified) is not a name of Allaah as proven in the Saheeh evidence.


No one knows how many names Allaah has except Allaah Himself, and all of them are beautiful. We must believe in them and in the perfection, majesty and might of Allaah to which they point. It is haraam to disbelieve in them by rejecting all of them or any of them or to deny the perfection of Allaah or any of the attributes of Allaah indicated by these names.   





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

Sister Mai read pages 64-67.
Hafsah bint "Umar radi Allahu anha  
Discussion:   Death of her husband, Khanees, She becomes a “Mother of the believers” 


Sisters Share


Sister Rim presented some research she did on the concept of Islam and bullying.  Particularly relevant as local schools are focusing on: 

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 17-23, 2019 
Here is a link to her presentation: What does Islam say about bullying?
Discussion:  We were impressed with Sister Rim’s initiative and how she took something in the public realm and related it back to Islam and how there are solutions for every problem. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  


News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Next Halaqas:

Thursday, December 5th 
Thursday, December 19th.

Special  Holiday (children home from school) Halaqa:  Thursday, January 2nd.

Bonus


Our Junior Member Maimoona wanted to share with us information about a new Masjid in Ottawa.  She absolutely loves it and wanted to encourage us all to visit it. Sister Bana read from their website and we learned more about the centre.

Rhoda Masjid and Spiritual Wellness Centre

Rhoda Mihrab.jpg

Discussion:  We discussed the centre’s focus to join senior members with younger members and how this connection is so beneficial. 


A Temporary Gift

Sister Nissa read: Love, Unravelling: Meeting Amr in my dreams page 115
Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

 



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, January 19, 2017

Halaqa # 68

Rabi’ Al-Akhar 21, 1438

Community/Ummah

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 4 Sisters
  • 1 Junior Sisters

Location: Sister Sara’s Home
Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

  • 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. Ameen

  • QURAN RECITATION
We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Al-Anfaal from Ayat 34 to Ayat 52.  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 REFLECTION

We discussed the idea of reading the translation of the meaning of the verses after we read
the Arabic. If any verse stands out to us, and we like to reflect on it, then we do that in sha
Allah following the translation of the meaning. Sisters liked this idea and said it would help
them solidify the meaning and help with understanding the verses more.

Sister Megan read the translation of the approximate meaning from verse 34-48 and Sister
Mona from 49-52. (https://quran.com/8)

  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Feb.2nd at Sister Sara’s home.  
  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Lamiaa read the following article:

Source: Islam Today
  • PIC PICK
Sister Mona  presented the following pictures:


  • SEERAH TIME
Sister Sara read the following article:
Pg 83 (in pdf), pg 77-79 in book

Written by: Dr. ‘Ali Muhammad As-Sallaabee
Translated by: Faisal Shafeeq
  • SISTERS TALK
Sisters present decided to read the following article on their own:

Written by: Dr. Tariq Ramadan

  • VIDEO
The following two videos were chosen for today’s Halaqa.
Due to time constraint, we agreed to watch the second one on our own.



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

196 - "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.