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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Halaqa # 137

Rabi Al-Thani  8, 1441 AH


Renewing Friendships 
Year 6
                                         
Attendance: 
11 Sisters
4 Junior Sisters                                                                  
2 Junior Guests


Location: Amanah Sisters Headquarters
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 50-58.  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

Sister Maryum listened to our recitations and then reviewed with us the following:
When the tanween comes before the letter Meem  
   
We listened to a few verses from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary to listen to some of those places. 


To read more about Tajweed click below:


Quran: Tafsir

Sisters read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17) 
verses 50-58.


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 
Sister Maryum read the third one.




Verse 53  pg 33-34


Verses 54-55  pg 34-36


Verses 56-57   pg 36-38





Discussion: Did Prophet Muhammad see Allah?     


Video

We watched the following video:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Don't Be Sad

Sisters Alia, Mai, and Zana read  Smile  Pdf pg 72-79
Link to the purchase pdf: https://iiph.com/islamic-ebooks/dont-be-sad-ebook-edition.html


Discussion:  A thorough analysis of a simple action.
                                                                                                                                                                                           

A Temporary Gift

Sister Megan read: Love, Unravelling:  Amr’s grave page 117
Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

Discussion:  How much time and effort we put into the material things of life?



News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Next Halaqas:


Holiday Halaqa Thursday, January 2nd, 2020  
Please let us know if you are planning to attend.


Thursday January 16th, 2020


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, March 16, 2017

Halaqa # 72


Jumada 2   17, 1438


Al Huda Institute
Surah Yusuf


Year 3
Attendance:
  • 7 Sisters
  • 5 Junior Sisters
  • 5 Junior Guests


Location: Sister Rim’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 At-Tawba from Ayah 55 to Ayah 72.  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


Sisters shared reading the translation of the approximate meaning.  (https://quran.com/9)


  • DUA AL-GHAAIB

Sister Rim led a dua for Sister A’s  young son E---..
            
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on April 6th at Sister Sara’s home.
In sha Allah, we will be having a Surprise Spring Picnic on March 25th.


Please click on the link below to read all the details and RSVP.


Link to the evite: http://evite.me/3vybdHJNzs
picnic.JPG
  • SISTERS PRESENTATION
Alhamdulilah, we had three guest speakers today.  Sisters Tamara, Maryan and Sofia.
They presented Surah Yusuf and what they have learned in their studies.
To read their summary click here




They shared the following brief description of their school Al Huda International.


Al Huda International, a place where the Qu’ran and Sunnah are taught, from the youth to the elderly. A place where women and their children can experience solace.


Al Huda started by a Sister who had a vision, “Qu’ran for all in every heart, in every hand.” This vision turned into a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization that is currently working to promote authentic Islamic knowledge.


Al Huda Institute Canada began its educational program in 2001, and is now providing structured courses for people from all walks of life, ranging from courses online to workshops and a variety of publications and multi-media downloads.


The main objective of the Al Huda Institute is to present a true understanding of the Divine Revelation – the Qur’an and Sunnah. The courses are designed to enable students to develop an intimate relationship with The Creator; find inner peace, develop good character, demonstrate effective interpersonal relations and become beneficial members of society working to better serve humanity.


For more information on courses and services available at Al Huda you can visit their website at, www.alhudainstitute.ca


  • VIDEO
Instead of the video, we ended the Halaqa and then Sister Sofia led a craft session with all
the children.  She incorporated Islamic teachings while having the children make gifts for
their moms.
  • 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.


Thursday, December 1, 2016

Halaqa # 65

Rabi’ Al-Awwal 2, 1438
“Inner Peace”


Year 3
Attendance:
  • 3 Sisters
  • 3 Junior Guests


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 A'raaf from Ayat 179 to Ayat 206.  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 Marwa read the following:
  • PIC PICKS
Sister Sara discussed the following two pictures.  Then she drew our attention to the description
of “Jugular Vein ”. Click to read more.


  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Dec.15th indoors at Sister Sara’s home.
  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie read the following:
  • INNER PEACE ~ SurveyiRFOvHAar3D_XOlOtbzMvxqkJKQWblL1zlbkmsV-ndsy9vTajMzNALJeAg6jYTO-JynfHsom9w
Click here to read the 10 replies we received to our simple survey:


What are the top 5 thoughts or inner dialogue that you think or say to yourself that put you down?


What are 5 positive and self-care ones you can tell yourself instead or think to replace the above?


  • SISTERS TALK
Sr. Reena Vanza is a Health Promotion Specialist who believes in empowering individuals with knowledge, awareness, and resources, to help people  improve their health, and increase their control over it.  
She has an Honours BSc in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Promotion.  She has over 10 years of experience in the field of Community Health Promotion and has conducted seminars and workshops with  adults, youth, and children on various health and mental health wellness issues.
She currently works with women in the community to increase their understanding of positive mental health within the overall concept of wellness. Her approach to health is  holistic-taking care of mind, body and soul in order to live optimal lives. You can find more of her work at her website: http://abeautifulhealth.ca/ She shared with us the following article, which Sister Winnie read to the sisters present at Halaqa:


  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Tamara read the following:


  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Sara read the following:


  • VIDEO  
We watched the following videos:


  • 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.