Halaqa # 69

Jumada 1  5, 1438

Healing

Mind, Body, Heart

Year 3

Attendance:

• 4 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sister
• 1 Junior Guest

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 53 to Ayat 75.  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

Sister Megan read the translation of the approximate meaning from verse 53 to verse 62 and

Sister Winnie 63 to 72, and sister Rim from 72-75. (https://quran.com/8)

We discussed the meaning or the Ayat’s using the tafsir “Tafheem Maududi” which can be read

here, link then click on the tafsir and choose English.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Rim read the following article:

Al-Jabbar- Mending the Broken Heart

By:  Jinan Bastaki

Dua in Arabic from the article above

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Feb.16th at Sister Sara’s home.  

We are very pleased to announce that Sister Madeleine Khan, one of our Shura Members Is a qualified Homeopath. She will be giving a free 15-minute presentation on Homeopathy, what is it? How well does it work? Examples of remedies for common acute ailments (colds, etc) + chronic issues (depression, anxiety) - Q+A at the end. Friday, Feb 17 @ 7 pm at Healthy Planet at Dixie/Dundas, northeast corner right next to Service Ontario - hope to see you there isA!

We encourage you to get in touch with her for help with any of her specialties.

Sister Madeliene is a beacon of joy and warmth in our community. Anyone who meets her feels similarly about their interaction with her. Ma sha Allah, her accomplishments and knowledge are a great asset to our community, and we are blessed to have her share it with us. You can check out her website at www.healerspath.ca

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Sara read the following article:

Forgiveness: the Glue for a Broken Heart

Posted by: Undercover Muslimah

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Megan read the following article:

The Healing Power of Prayer

Written by: Saadia   Posted by: Productive Muslim

• 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.

Healing for Emotional Suffering [Juz 20] 5:35

Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly

Finding Inner Peace  6:42

Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly

• 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 worshiped 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.

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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.

Halaqa # 59

Dhul-Hijjah  6, 1437

“Hajj is Arafah”

Year 3

Attendance:

• 4 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sister
• 2 Junior Guests

Location: Mississauga Valley Park

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 A'raaf from Ayat 31 to Ayat 57 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.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Megan read aloud the following article:

Eid al-Adha

Posted on Jame Masjid Mississauga Blog

• PIC PICK

Sister Nissa discussed the following picture:

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Sept 23rd outdoors at Mississauga Valley Park.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Marwa read aloud the following article:

The Truth Behind the Day of Arafah and its Name

Posted by: Al Maghrib Institute

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read aloud the following article:

Fasting on the Day of Arafah

Posted by SunnahOnline.com

• SISTERS TALK

We reviewed the following articles from our archives.

TECK TALK which presented a great comprehensive online website for learning about Hajj created by Islamic Bulletin.

LEARN A DUA (read aloud by Sister Nissa)

originally shared in Halaqa # 35: Patience & Hajj

• VIDEO  

We tried to watch the following video, but a technical glitch happened, so isa, we agreed to watch on our own at home.

The Day of Arafat ( Every Muslim Should Know About) ᴴᴰ

Amazing Reminder  (5:45)

• 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.

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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.

Halaqa # 42

Safar  27, 1437

Allah’s Goodness and His Protective Wing: Al-Muhaymin

Year 2

Attendance:

• 5  Sisters
• 2  Junior Sisters
• 1  Junior Guest

Location: Headquarters (upstairs)

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-Maaida from Ayat 32 till Ayat 45.

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.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Rim read the following article from the website Virtual Masjid.

Pay it Forward: God’s Goodness  

• SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE

Sister Sara introduced this new section to our Halaqa.  She chose to read aloud and article 

written by Yasmine Mogahed posted recently on Facebook.

“It’s time to break my silence”

• NEXT HALAQA and Upcoming Events

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa on Thursday, January  7th, 2015 indoors at our Headquarters upstairs from 10am-12 noon.   

• SISTERS TALK

Sisters present shared reading the following article:

When You See Allah’s Attributes in Everything, You Crave Closeness to Him

• SISTERS TALK

Sisters present shared reading the following article:

The Protective Wing: Al-Muhaymin

• VIDEO  

Dua for protection against evil  Majed Mahmoud (3 min)

Dua: the tool of asking for what you want NAK (10 min)

Who’s under Allah’s protection? Al Huda TV (4 min)

• 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.