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

The Story of killing the Boy

Verse 74-76

The Story of repairing the Wall Allah tells us that

Verse 77-78

Interpretations of why the Ship was damaged

Verses 79

Interpretation of why the Boy was killed

Verse 80-81

Interpretation of why the Wall was repaired for no Charge

Was Al-Khidr a Prophet
Why he was called Al-Khidr

Verse 82

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

Link to Purchase a pdf Link to buy

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..

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.

Friday, June 19, 2020

Halaqa #155

Shawwal 27, 1441 AH

Appreciate the Moments

Year 7

Attendance:

7 Sisters

3 Junior Sisters

3 Junior Guests

Location: Online via Zoom

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 every Thursday morning. Update: For the remainder of June, our online Halaqa will be held on Fridays. If you would like to join, please get in touch with us.

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 62-74 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 62-74

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir Volume 6

Sister Alia continued reading part 1 from our previous Halaqa and then parts 2 and 3.

The Story of Musa and Al-Khidr

Verse 60-65

Musa meeting with Al-Khidr and accompanying Him

Verse 66-70

Damaging the Boat

Verses 71-73

The Story of killing the Boy

Verse 74-76

Discussion:

The bird that took a sip of water from the sea and how it was nice imagery and way to reflect on the knowledge of Allah.

How Al Khidr story teaches us that Allah’s decree will not always be understood by us while we are living on this earth. We have to trust in Allah swt.

55:58 further tafsir: source: https://www.islamicstudies.info/tafheem.php?sura=55

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 quick review and then continued her lesson about Makhaarij

Wastul- Halq and Adnal- Halq Harooful-Halqi Throat Letters

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

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Children’s Quran

Children were invited to read some verses of the Quran

Our Junior Guest recited part of Surah Abasa

Children’s Focus: Gratitude

Dialogue

What names of Allah, swt, did we learn last week?

Did you have a nature walk and make a poster?

If you made a dua book, could you show it to us?

Today we are going to learn another name of Allah, swt, Al Waddud, the Most Loving

Who do you love?

Who loves you?

Activity: Draw a heart and decorate it.

Source: How to Teach the 99 Names of Allah to Children

Video:

Names of Allah:Meaning of Al Wadood for kids with Essa Khan

Islamic Cartoons For Kids | Loving Allah And His Prophet | Omar & Hana

Video:

TAJWEED - LESSON 1 Letters Alif and Baa!

Dua Al-Ghaib

Sister Alia led us in a Dua for a sister and her family who recently suffered a devastating fire.

Umm Salamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No Muslim is afflicted with a calamity but that he should say what Allah has commanded him:

If he does so, Allah will replace it with something better.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 918

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ أَنَّهَا قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمٍ تُصِيبُهُ مُصِيبَةٌ فَيَقُولُ مَا أَمَرَهُ اللَّهُ إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ اللَّهُمَّ أْجُرْنِي فِي مُصِيبَتِي وَأَخْلِفْ لِي خَيْرًا مِنْهَا إِلَّا أَخْلَفَ اللَّهُ لَهُ خَيْرًا مِنْهَا

918 صحيح مسلم كتاب الجنائز باب ما يقال عند المصيبة

Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we will return. (2:156)

O Allah, reward our sister and her family in their affliction and replace it with something better than it.

Ya Allah, the Ever-Living the Ever Sustaining, it is Your mercy that we hope for, so do not leave our sister and her family in charge of their affairs for a blink of an eye, and rectify for them all of their affairs, non has the right to be worshipped except You.

Oh Allah the most Merciful, ease the pain and suffering of our sister and her family and guide them through this test, bless them and grant them comfort and contentment

Oh Allah all praise belongs to You, protect them from all calamities and evil. You have power over all things.

Asma ul-Husna

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

99 Names of Allah – Part 2 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series

Part 2 names 21& 22

Don’t Be Sad

Sister Rim read The Bliss of the Prophet's Companions

E-book page 88-90

Discussion:

A Temporary Gift

Sister Mai read: A Seamless Love

Page 135

Link to Purchase a pdf Link to buy

News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are:

Friday, June 26, 2020, 10:30 am

Friday, July 3, 2020, 10:30 am

Trivia:

The first meeting of Amanah Sisters happened on June 19th, 2011.

The first Halaqa started on April 3, 2014

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.