Halaqa # 157

Dhu’l-Qi’dah 11, 1441 AH

Nourishment for the Soul

Year 7

Attendance: 

7 Sisters

3 Junior Sisters                                                        

1 Junior Guest

Location: Online via Google Meet

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

 

During the Covid-19 “stay at home” order, we have decided to hold our Halaqa online using Google Meet.

 

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: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then Sister Alia read Surah Al-Kahf verses 84-97 followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation.  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-Kahf verses 84-97

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read part 1 and 2

1. The Story of Dhul-Qarnayn Allah says to His Prophet

Verse 83-84

2. His travelling and reaching the Place where the Sun sets (the West)

Verse 85-88

3. His Journey East  

Verses 89-91

4. His Journey to the Land of Ya'juj and Ma'juj, and building the Barrier

Verse 92-96

5. The Barrier restrains Them, but It will be breached when the Hour draws nigh

Verse 97-99

Quran: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

Sister Shimaa provided a comprehensive review about our lessons thus far  Makhaarij  

She used the notes in the book Page 17 and the following two pictures to aid our understanding. 

Children’s Focus: 

We used the material we had prepared from the previous Halaqa.

https://amanahsistershalaqa.blogspot.com/2020/06/childrens-focus-halaqa-156.html

Video 

We watched the following video:

The Beginning and the End with Omar Suleiman:  Offending the Angels (Ep28) 8:06

A Temporary Gift

Sister Rim read: Fighting a War within,  We belong to Allah

Page 138-140

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Discussion:   So powerful talking about patience and how we belong to Allah.  

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

Sister Karima started the chapter about:

Zainab bint Jahash radi Allahu anha  pdf page 88 the stars to 92

In the book, page 95-97

Kindle edition

Seerah Gems

We listened from minute 35:46 to 45:30 (end of part 1)

Seerah of Prophet Muhammed 1 - Specialities of Prophet Muhammed - Yasir Qadhi | April 2011

Discussion:  Always inspiring! 

Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Alia read the following: 

Part Two: Connecting Children to Pillars of Islam 

Chapter 11       Divine Will and Predestination  

Belief in Divine will and predestination  

 Pdf Page 145 - 148

News and Schedule

Our next planned Halaqa is: 

 

Friday, July 10, 2020, 10:30 am    Dhu’l-Qi’dah 18, 1441 AH 

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..

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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.

Children’s Focus Halaqa #156 & 157

We had prepared the children's section, but we didn't have any children attending.

Dialogue

What is this?   Who would wear it?   What does that person do?   

Can anyone tell him what to do?   What if he does something bad, who would punish him?

Who is the king of kings?

Does HE wear a crown?

Do we know what HE looks like?

Activity:  

http://creative-motivations.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/3-Al-Malik-Coloring-Sheet.pdf

Resource:

30 DAYS WITH THE NAMES OF ALLAH FREE WORKBOOK

Video:  5:20

The Story of the Army of Elephants by ZAKY

Activity:  

You can make a crown this week to help you remember Allah’s name.  Here are the instructions. http://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/2015/08/teach-99-names-of-allah-al-malik.html

Dialogue:

What animals are in this picture?  Which one is the king of the jungle? Who is the king of all animals?

Image courtesy of “Because It's Interesting”, May 24, 2019, Youtube

Video:  4:09

Cartoon - Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant) Let's Learn Quran with Zaky | HD

Halaqa # 156

Dhu’l-Qi’dah 3, 1441 AH

Repel Boredom

Year 7

Attendance: 7 Sisters

Location: Online via Google Meet

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

 

Opening Dua

Quran: Reciting

Quran: Tafsir

Quran: Tajweed

Children’s Focus

A Temporary Gift

Seerah Gems

Nurturing Eman in Children

News and Schedule

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

Don’t Be Sad

Closing Dua

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: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then Sister Alia read Surah Al-Kahf verses 75-83 followed by Sister Mai, reading the English Approximation.  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-Kahf verses 75-83

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read parts 3, 4 and 5

1. The Story of killing the Boy

Verse 74-76

2. The Story of repairing the Wall Allah tells us that

Verse 77-78

3. Interpretations of why the Ship was damaged  

Verses 79

4. Interpretation of why the Boy was killed

Verse 80-81

5. Interpretation of why the Wall was repaired for no Charge

1. Was Al-Khidr a Prophet

2. Why he was called Al-Khidr

Verse 82

6. The Story of Dhul-Qarnayn Allah says to His Prophet

Verse 83-84

Discussion: 

How interesting to learn the background of the Ayaat and how the use of grammar places emphasis on certain points.  

Should we attribute Peace be Upon Him to Al-Khidr since he is considered a Prophet?

Quran: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

Sister Alia substituted for Sister Shimaa and continued the lesson about  Makhaarij  

Aqsal Lisan  Harooful-Lahaatiyyah  Harooful-Lahwiyyah     Back of the Tongue Letters 

Wasatal Lisan   Middle Tongue   Harooful-Shajriyyah

She used the notes in the book Page 17 and the following two pictures to aid our understanding. 

Children’s Focus

We skipped this section as there were no children attending.

To see this section click here.

A Temporary Gift

Sister Winnie read: Love Extending, & An External Love

 Pages 136-7

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Discussion: 

Allah, swt, gave us the gift of love, not just romantic love.  This love can take many forms and levels. You can love different people in different ways.  You can get various and different benefits from these different forms of love. Always try to show your appreciation for those in your life that you love.  Whether in person or with a dua.  

When we see a sister in Hijab, there is an instant bond, an instant love for my Muslim Sister.

Seerah Gems

We listened from minute 28:10 to 35:46

Seerah of Prophet Muhammed 1 - Specialities of Prophet Muhammed - Yasir Qadhi | April 2011

Discussion:  Appreciate the miracle of the Quran. 

Nurturing Eman in Children

Sister Rim read the following finishing the second section. 

Part Two: Connecting Children to Pillars of Islam Chapter 10

Responsibility and Accountability

The Nature of this world

Discussion:  A great reminder and analogy to a traveller. When we focus on the hereafter, Allah, swt. will fill our lives with contentment. 

News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are: 

 

Friday, July 3, 2020, 10:30 am   

 

outdoors

Celebration Square Splash Pad

We will be taking precautions to avoid catching / spreading Covid-19.  

Sisters who wish to attend virtually please get in touch with us a day before the Halaqa.

 

Post-Halaqa, we realized that meeting outside was not a wise decision and will instead be 

continuing our online Friday Halaqa's for now, until the regulations change allowing for 

larger gatherings, in shaa Allah.

 

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

Sister Mai finished the chapter about

Umm Salamah radi Allahu anha

In the book, the bottom of page 90-91

Kindle edition

Discussion: 

 

 

Don’t Be Sad

Sister Karima read  Repel boredom from your life  Pdf pg 92-93

E-book,   page 93-94

 

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..

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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.