Thursday, May 11, 2017

Halaqa # 75

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Shabaan 14, 1438

Organizing for Ramadan

Year 4
Attendance:
  • 5 Sisters
  • 4 Junior Guests

Location: 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. 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 112 to Ayah 129.  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 and discussed the translation of the approximate meaning.

 (https://quran.com/9)

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Safiyyah  from Muslimah Life Coaching wrote an article especially for our
Halaqa and members. She shared it with us and we had an interesting discussion
about how we can implement these strategies.

 6 Strategies for Improving Your Worship this Ramadan
  • NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Wednesday May 24th at our headquarters.

Ramadan Festival featuring the work of Sister Mona.

One of our members, Sister Mona who volunteers with Amanah Sisters, will be showcasing her talent. If you go, please check out Chic Craft Design for Ramadan /Eid banners, Greeting Cards, Decorative Candles, Decorated Treat Bags, and Boxes.  Her talented sister will also have available Handcrafted Jewelry including Hijab Pins, Tasbeehs, Islamic Bracelets, and Necklaces.  You can view some of their work on Instagram by clicking on these links:
Chic Craft Design and Sweet Stone Designs.


If you are interested in joining a new Book Club, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Sister Megan on this email address meganmbarclay@gmail.com

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Zaheera read the following article from Halaqa # 53

We discussed the importance and benefits of making Dua and Reading Quran

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie brought attention to the following two articles:

4 Tips to Organize Your Ramadan Cooking

  

  • DUA AL-GHAAIB
Sister Marwa led a Dua for Sister S.




  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie brought attention to the following two articles:

30 children’s activities for Ramadan


  • VIDEO

We watched the following video:
which introduces a series of youtube videos by Healthy Muslimah On Prepping for Ramadan.

 Sister Winnie brought to our attention the following video:
Action Plan for Ramadan 2017 !!! Nouman Ali khan (Full Lecture) 30:18

  • 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.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Halaqa # 74

﷽
Rajab 30, 1438
Ahlaq ~ Manners
Year 4
Attendance:
  • 4 Sisters
  • 2 Junior Sisters
  • 1 Junior Guest
Location: 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. 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 100 to Ayah 111.  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 and discussed the translation of the approximate meaning.



  • DUA AL-GHAAIB

Sister Megan led a dua for Sister M and family.
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  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Thursday May 11th, at our Headquarters.
Sister Megan informed us of a new Book Club starting up.

I wanted to extend an invitation to a book club that a friend of mine has started, inshAllah.
The goal of the group is to encourage each other to keep seeking knowledge, and having discussions. We also want to invite non muslims or people who are interested in Islam to learn more about Islam with us inshallah.

Starting out, we will be reading "The Bible, The Qu'ran and Science". We will be meeting once a month to discuss. The first meeting will be on Wednesday May 17th at 10am. We will be meeting at Eastern Stars Centre in Mississauga (5777 Cooper's Ave).
If you are interested in joining us, or have any questions, please feel free to contact me on this email address meganmbarclay@gmail.com. Please let me know if you're interested so we can keep you updated on any changes.

Look forward to seeing you there, inshAllah!
  • SISTERS TALK
We started to read an article about The Battle of Tabuk, but Sister Maryam pointed out
that the article was infact biased and left out some important facts.  So instead we
discussed the importance of using reliable sources of information.  Also, we discussed
how some stories (legends)  can be woven into our history.  While these stories  are
neither endorsed nor denied  they cannot be used for making Islamic Laws and Rulings.
A very good book for learning the History of Our Beloved Prophet is:
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  • SISTERS TALK
Based on our answers from Last Halaqa’s quiz (see below) we decided to learn more about:
        The name of Allah that means ‘The Subtle One’ is
Al-Wahhab
(score 0)
Al-Haseeb
(score 0)
Al-Awwal
(score 0)
Al-Lateef
(score 1)
None of these
(score 0)
Score Obtained/Total



  • SISTERS TALK
Based on our answers from Last Halaqa’s quiz (see below) we decided to learn more about:


       Allah’s name Al-Jabbar means
The Irresistable
(score 0)
The Restorer
(score 0)
The One who causes death
(score 0)
Both a & b
(score 1)
Both a & c
(score 0)


  • VIDEO  
We watched two episodes from the video series Inspiration:
Isa, we will be sharing the complete series during Ramadan on our WhatsApp group:
Daily Deen Doses.  To join our group, send us an email.
  • 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.


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