Thursday, November 6, 2014

Halaqa # 15

Reconciling Hearts


Attendance:
  • 3  Sisters
  • 1  Junior Sister
Location:  Headquarters
Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)


  • OPENING DUA
Oh, Allah, open our hearts, allow us to benefit from the knowledge we are about to listen to, cleanse our souls and make our intentions pure for You alone.  Guide us along the right path and heal our differences and estrangements. 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 Baqarah from Ayat 177  till Ayat 186.  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.

  • SISTER’S TALK
Sister Winnie read aloud the following article:
Muslimah Dilemma: Mending your relationships written by Tasnim Nazeer

Source:
  • LEARN A DUA

  • TECH TIP
Highlighting the Muslim Marriage Guide website which featured the article in our first talk.  This site has many categories including family life and parenting.  It is run by Pure Matrimony which is


“....the World's Largest Muslim Matrimonial Website Exclusively catering for Practising Single Muslims.  Furthermore, Pure Matrimony is backed by several world renowned Islamic Scholars and the World's Largest Dawah Organisations in the West…..  “
  • VIDEO
Forgive and Forget - Very Inspiring by Majed Mahmoud  (47:36)
  • CLOSING DUA
Oh, Allah, remove hatred and distrust between your servants and enable us to love each other for your sake, Ameen.

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, October 23, 2014

Halaqa # 14

Muslim / Non-Muslim Relations


Attendance:
  • 5  Sisters
  • 1  Junior Sister
Location:  Headquarters
Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)


  • OPENING DUA
The following dua is taken from Jamal Badawi’s book titled “Selected Prayers”, Chapter 1, Dua from the Quran, section 2D, Supplication, Prayer for Patience, Perseverance and Steadfastness.


  • 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 Baqarah from Ayat 164  till Ayat 176.  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.


  • SISTER’S TALK
Muslim Participation in Politics
Sister Rim and Sister Lamiaa jointly read.
  • LEARN A DUA

“Sayyid al-istighfar” (the master supplication for forgiveness)

The following dua is taken from Jamal Badawi’s book titled “Selected Prayers”, chapter 2: Dua from Sunnah: Al-Ma’thoorat.



  • TECH TIP
Sister Winnie talked about Dr. Jamal Badawi highlighting his




Various books compiled or authored by him available from our lending library:
Gender Equity in Islam
The Muslim Woman's Dress
At-Taharah
Muhammad In The Bible
Muhammad's Prophethood: An Analytical View
Selected Prayers, A collection of Du'a from the Qur'an and Sunnah
Volumes 1-5 cassette tape collection


  • VIDEO
Muslims/Non-Muslims Relations: Misunderstood Qur'anic Texts (30:04)
A lecture by Dr. Jamal Badawi


  • CLOSING DUA
The following dua is taken from Jamal Badawi’s book titled “Selected Prayers”

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.