Halaqa # 29

Shaaban 15, 1436

Ramadan Prep

Year 2

Attendance:

• 2 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sister

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, keep me safe until Ramadan, keep Ramadan safe for me, and accept it from me.

source: http://islamqa.info/en/202017

• 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 An-Nissa  from Ayat 7  

till Ayat 14 . 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.

• LEARN A  PHRASE

This phrase is commonly used after reciting one of Allah’s Names.

Jalla jallaluhu  

Meaning:

May His Majesty be Exalted

May His Glory be Exalted

• EID ANNOUNCEMENT

Amanah Sisters are pleased to invite you all to attend our Eid Ul Fitr Party.  

In sha Allah, it will be held on Sunday July 19th, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Promanade Park, 

Douglas Kennedy Headland Section.  

Click here to open your e-vite to our Eid Party Picnic.

Please RSVP soon in sha Allah

• TECH  TALK

Sister Winnie shared a few apps relevant for Ramadan:

	Athan Prayer Timings and Tracking: i-tunes Link Android  Link
	Ramadan Race:  Click here to watch a short Youtube video about this app. i-tunes Link Android  Link

• NEXT HALAQA

Sisters present discussed the Next Halaqa.  We have decided to hold it two days earlier for the following reason. One of our regular Halaqa attendees just had a baby and we wanted to ensure her participation and have a mini party welcoming her new son.  

• DISCUSSION

Sisters responded to the question “Did you prepare your List?”  Sister's discussed

the article from last week and went over the steps outlined in the succeeding 4 articles.  

• SISTERS TALK

We read aloud the following article: The Ramadan Pre Planner-2015

• VIDEO

[Ramadan Prep] Dua of Musa - Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly

(16:14)

• 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.

Halaqa # 28

Shaaban 2, 1436

Asma ul Husna Part 10

            Ramadan Prep

Year 2

Attendance:

• 6  Sisters
• 2  Junior Sisters

Location:  Headquarters (upstairs)

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

• OPENING DUA

Taken from today’s reading.  To listen click here

ربنا اننا سمعنا مناديا ينادي للايمان ان امنوا بربكم فامنا ربنا فاغفر لنا ذنوبنا وكفر عنا سيئاتنا وتوفنا مع الابرار

Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith, [saying], 'Believe in your Lord,' and we have believed. Our Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous.  

(Surah Ali-Imran Ayat 193)

• 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 Ali-Imran from Ayat 187  till  Surah An-Nissa Ayat 6. 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.

• LEARN A DUA

Sister Winnie heard this Dua earlier in the week and wanted to share it.

 

Oh Allah, be content with me and grant me contentment in my heart.

Allahumma irdinni, wardah anni.

She tried to see if it was from the Sunnah but hasn’t been able to find any information on this dua. If any of our members know this dua or something similar please share in the comments of this Halaqa.

• TECH  TALK

Sister Winnie shared a website she came across for Learning and Listening to Quran called:  alpha.quran.com

When you click on any Surah, you are taken to a new page with a complete list of Quranic Chapters on the left. At the top is a drop down menu to choose a reciter.  You can listen to an ayah or have it repeat over and over. You can also choose your translation from a drop down menu on the top right.  

One of the features she especially liked was that you could see the translation of each Arabic word simply by hovering over it. Also, there is a search box that allows searches in Arabic, English and other languages.

• SISTER’S TALK

Sister’s present read aloud an article written by Kareem Elsayed posted on ProductiveMuslim.com titled:

[Aiming for an Awesome Ramadan Series – Part 1]

It’s Time To Change Your Life  

The article covers the following topics:

Intro

Hidden Blessings

Synonymous with Change

How to Do This?

• Planning
• Preparing
• Practice

Ideas for Goals this Ramadan

• Prayers
• Quran
• Worship
• Social
• Physical
• Fasting
• Finances
• Ahlaq

Action Steps

To read the other parts of this series from Productive Muslim click below:

Part 2 | Part 3  | Part 4 | Part 5

• DISCUSSION

The sisters present decided on some “homework” for the next Halaqa.  Each sister would work on her private list of “Ramadan Goals” and would answer the question “Did you prepare your List?”  at the next Halaqa without revealing the details of her goals.

• BLOG UPDATES

As you know, Amanah Sisters recently launched two blogs, AS Halaqa and AS Library. We originally intended to keep these Blogs private, but since launching them, we have discovered limitations to having them private. After consultation, our Shura Council has decided to make both Blogs public.  This will in sha Allah, allow the information we share to reach a larger audience and in sha Allah, provide benefit.  Also, by having them public we will be able to offer more features on the blogs and it will allow our members to share the blog easily.  

• VIDEO

Ways to increase faith - Learn the Names of Allah - Laila Nasheeba  19:40

To read more about  Sister Laila Nasheeba 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

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.