Thursday, May 21, 2015

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.  

  • 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:
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:
  • 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.


Thursday, May 7, 2015

Halaqa # 27

Asma ul Husna Part 9

Library Blog Launch



Year 2
Attendance:
  • 7  Sisters  
  • 2  Junior Sisters
  • 1  Junior Guest
Location:  Headquarters (upstairs)
Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)


  • OPENING DUA
اللهم انى أسالك علماً نافعاً و رزقاً طيباً و عملاً متقبلاً
Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘Ilman naafi’an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan
O Allah! I ask You for knowledge that is of benefit, a good provision and deeds that will be accepted.
[Ibn Majah and others]
To watch a video of a little girl trying to learn this dua: Click here


  • 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 154  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
Sisters shared their research on the names of Allah chosen previously. Click on each name to read more.


Sister Nissa
Sister Rim
Sister Sara
Sister Lamiaa


Afterward we chose new names to research.
?
Sister Nissa
?
Sister Rim
Al-Haadi (part 2)
Sister Sara
?
Sister Lamiaa
Al-Mujib
Sister Yasra
?
Sister Ilham


  • LEARN A DUA

Dua upon entering the mosque #2    Dua No: 265


السَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Translation
Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, Open for me the gates of Your Mercy.
Transliteration
As-salaamu ‛alaa rasoolillaah, allaahum-maf-taḥ lee abwaaba raḥmatik
Above taken directly from Duas.com website
To listen to this dua. Click here


  • TECH  TALK
Sister Winnie presented a few free Smartphone apps to aid in  learning Allah’s names. Click on each logo to learn more about the app.
For iphone:
For Android:


  • OUR NEW LIBRARY  BLOG
Sister Winnie introduced Amanah Sisters New Library Blog.  This blog will contain a detailed listing of all the books, CD’s, etc in our library in sha Allah. New book listings are being uploaded weekly in sha Allah.  
Notice that when possible there will be links provided where you can read the book online, download it or at the least read more about it.  If you wish to borrow one of the books you can fill out the “Book-a Book” form which is conveniently located on the blog.  
Although this blog currently does not contain a search box, you can read through the numerous categories located on the left-hand side of the blog to help you locate a book.  
As always your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated.  We have provided a “Get in Touch!” box on the right-hand side near the bottom of the blog.  Also, you can leave comments directly under each book listing if you would like to share your thoughts on a particular book with our members.


  • VIDEO

Miracle of Ayat ul Kursi | Linguistic Miracle Nouman Ali Khan 14:13



  • 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.