Thursday, June 16, 2016

Halaqa # 54

Ramadan 11, 1437
Ramadan
Reflections

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 5 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
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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 131 till Ayat 146. 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.
  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Sara shared reading aloud the following article:

Reflection 11: Come To God However You Are

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Mona shared reading aloud the following article:
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
Our next Halaqa will take place  on Thursday, July 14th at Celebration Square.  In sha Allah, it will be combined with an Eid Celebration.  More details to come in your inboxes in sha Allah.

Alhamduililah, we will soon be entering our 6th year of Amanah Sisters.  Our initial meeting took place on June 19th, 2011.

Our Ramadan Project Daily Deen Doses is proceeding well Alhamduililah.  We are currently on Ayat 11 of Surah Al-Mulk.  You can see a summary of what we and the sisters share on WhatsApp on three photo albums and a YouTube playlist.


Editor’s Note: the first two albums have been deleted and in their place are complete powerpoint slide shows.  
  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Rim read aloud the following article:
Ramadan reflections with Shaykh Mohktar Maghraou:

The Ultimate Trust Given By God

  • TECH TIP

If you have WhatsApp on your phone, you can use it on your computer.  Here is a link to download   https://www.whatsapp.com/download/

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Nissa read aloud the following article:

Ramadan Reflections: Day 11 (2015) Fajr Literary

  • PODCAST  
We all enjoyed listening to the following podcast.

Riad Ouarzazi – Ramadhan Reflections Ep 11 Worship Of Allah 25:29

  • 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, June 2, 2016

Halaqa # 53

Shabaan 25, 1437
Ramadan
Around the Corner

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 4 Sisters
  • 1 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
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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 111 till Ayat 130. 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.
  • SISTERS TALK
Sisters Amanny and Winnie shared reading aloud the following article:
  • SISTERS TALK
Sisters Rim and Nissa jointly read aloud the following article:
  • NEXT HALAQA and Upcoming Events
Our next Halaqa will take place on Thursday, June 16th at our headquarters in sha Allah.

Amanah Sisters Pre-Ramadan Picnic: June 5th, 11 am JACK DARLING  PARK
A children friendly event!  Gathering together outdoors for a fun picnic before the start of Ramadan Click here for more details and to RSVP.

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  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie read aloud the following article:

Ramadan for the Sick– Reap the Benefits of Ramadan

  • TECH TIP
Sister Winnie shared a web page that helps plan reading the Quran based on your personal goals.  It’s called Quran Planner.  After you answer a few options on the main page, it provides you with a personalized planner to download to help you plan, monitor and accomplish your goal in sha Allah

Quran Planner

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Rim read aloud and we all discussed the following project, geared for children, but useful to others as well in sha Allah.

Ramadan 30 Day Activity: ‘Let’s find a word in the Qur’an’


  • VIDEO

  • 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.