Halaqa # 144

Shabaan 8, 1441 AH

Equilibrium 

Year 7

         

Attendance: 

12 Sisters

5 Junior Sisters                                                           

2 Junior Guests

Location: Online

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 Zoom. In sha Allah, every Thursday, we will have two adjoining sessions with a small break in the middle.   If you would like to join, please get in touch with us.

Session One 10:30 AM: 

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-Israa verses 105-111 & Surah Al-Kahf verses 1-4 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.   

Children’s Quran

Children were invited to read some Surahs or verses of the Quran.

Their choices:  Al Qariah read by A.

Al Muzzamil (part) and Al Fatihah read by N. 

 Al Bayyinna read by S.

Sister’s Share

Sister Alia shared with us a Hadith about learning the Quran. 

Source: Hadith - The Book of Virtues - Riyad as-Salihin

Quran: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

Sister Shima read the following lessons. 

Tajweed lessons 3, 4 (you can scroll inside the pdf below to see the lessons)

~Due to technical difficulty, our Tafsir was moved to the second session.~

Bonus 

Numerous resources for learning at home.  The Islamic Blog

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Upcoming Online Halaqas:

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Asma ul-Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then we recited the first 12 names together. 

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

Part 1   names 13 and 14

Session Two 11:30 AM:

Quran: Tafsir

Surah Al-Israa verses 105-111 & Surah Al-Kahf verses 1-4

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read part #2

1. The Revelation of the Qur'an in Stages

The Punishment of the People of Misguidance 

Verses 105-106   

2. Those Who were given Knowledge before truly admit the Qur'an

Verse 107-109

3. To Allah belong the Most Beautiful Names

The Command to recite neither loudly nor softly

Declaration of Tawhid

Verses 110-111

4. What has been mentioned about the Virtues of this Surah and the first and last ten Ayat

The Destruction of Fir`awn and His People    

Introduction

5. The Revelation of the Qur'an brings both Good News and a Warning

The reason why this Surah was revealed  

Verses 1-5

Discussion:   After listening to the tafsir, we referred back to our reading and discussed the spot where prostration is indicated. Sister Shimaa shared the following Hadith. 

Ruling on verses of Sajdah in the Quran   YouTube Video 2:24

This is another source in Arabic for Sheikh Ibn Baz 

Also, we discussed whether certain Dhikr could be substituted. 

Here is an answer found on IslamWeb

Children’s Focus              

What is this building?

What shape is the Kaba?

Al-Kaba means the cube building.   Can you find a cube in your blocks and then make a model of the Kaba using other toys for the people?   Or maybe use paint like in this picture.

What country is the Kaba in?

Egypt

Jordan

Canada

Saudi Arabia

Every year, many Muslims go for Hajj. In what city do they perform the Hajj?

Mecca

The Kaba is the first Masjid built on earth, Who built it?

Prophet Musa

Prophet Muhammad

Prophet Ibraheem and his son Ismail

Prophet Ismail helped his father, How have / can you help your parents?

General Discussion

Video

We watched the following video:

The Beginning and the End with Omar Suleiman: Guardian Angels (Ep27) 4:19

There were a few problems hearing the video and we discussed the possibility of watching the video during the break between the two sessions. 

Don’t Be Sad

Sister Mai read  The Art of Happiness 

E-book  page 84-87

Discussion:  How to find our Happiness during our isolation. 

A Temporary Gift

Sister Megan read: Love, Unravelling:  Equilibrium in faith

  page 126-127

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

Discussion:  How can we find equilibrium during this time of isolation?

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.

                                                

Halaqa # 142

Jumada II 26, 1441 AH,

Learn Something New

Year 6

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Attendance: 

7 Sisters

3 Junior Sisters                                                                   

Location: Amanah Room

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

We named this Halaqa based on the fact that each sister learned something new. We shared our experiences and how we have grown from them. 

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 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 87-96.  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 jointly took a Level 1 Tajweed Rules Quiz

This was a fun, yet academic experience that challenged our knowledge.  As a result of the quiz, we decided to go back to basics and follow a Tajweed textbook in our upcoming Halaqas in sha Allah.

To read more about Tajweed click below:

Tajweed A Brief Guide

Quran: Tafsir

Sister Megan read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17)  verses 87-96.

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read the first part. 

If Allah willed, He could take away the Qur'an 

Verses 86-89    

The Demand of Quraysh for a specific Sign, and the Rejection of that

Verse 90-93  

The refusal of the Idolators to believe because the Messenger was a Human -- and its refutation

Verses 94-95      

The All-Knower    

Verses 96   

Seerah Gems

A new feature of our Halaqa based on our Friday posts on our WhatsApp group. 

We watched the first video of Yasir Qadhi’s Seerah Series stopping at 11:34.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y22vp9pp8JE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

A Temporary Gift

Sister Rim read: Love, Unravelling:  Wanderer, 

    From his hand to mine

Pages  119-121

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

News and Schedule

In sha Allah,  Next Halaqas:

Year 6 Thursday, March  5, 2020

Year 6 Thursday, March 19, 2020  Children’s Holiday Halaqa

Year 7 Thursday, April 2, 2020

Video 

We watched the following video:

The Beginning and the End with Omar Suleiman: 70,000 Angels Escorting You (Ep26) 8:38

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.

Halaqa # 138

Rabi Al-Thani 21, 1441 AH,

Hafsah 

رضي الله عنها  May Allah be pleased with her 

Year 6

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Attendance: 

7 Sisters

2 Junior Sisters                                                                  

Location: Amanah Sisters

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

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)

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 59-66.  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 Alia listened to our reading and then discussed with us:

Hamzah Al Wasl

To learn more about this rule click here

We listened to a few verses from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary to listen to some examples. 

To read more about Tajweed click below:

About Tajweed 

Quran: Tafsir

Sister Marwa read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17)  verses 59-66.

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read parts 2, 4 and 5.

1. The Reason why Allah did not send Signs or Miracles    

Verses 59  

2. Allah has encompassed Mankind and made the Vision of His Prophet a Trial for Them 

Verse 60  

3. The Story of Adam and Iblis 

Verses 61-62   

4. The Deception of Shaytaan    

Verses 63-65   

5. Ships are a Sign of the Mercy of Allah  

Verse 66  

Discussion:  Following the Tafsir readings we had a very interesting discussion covering a variety of issues.

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

Sister Mai completed the story of: :

Hafsah bint "Umar radi Allahu anha

In the book,  page 66-69

Discussion:  We are flawed humans, but our good deeds can help to save us from the punishment of those flaws. 

More information: https://dar-us-salam.com/english/women-family/125-great-women-of-islam.html                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Don't Be Sad

Sister Bana read  The Blessing of Pain  Pdf pg 79-81

Discussion:  We discussed the concept of discovering yourself through your difficulties.

Link to the purchase pdf: https://iiph.com/islamic-ebooks/dont-be-sad-ebook-edition.html                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, 

Next Halaqa:

Holiday Halaqa   Thursday, January 2nd

For more information and to RSVP click here

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.