Thursday, February 16, 2017

Sister Sara’s Quiz

Compliled by: Muhammad Sulaiman Salman Mansurpuri



To see the answers, highlight the empty space after the letter {a.}


  1. What is the Prophets (saaw) full name?
    1. Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abd al-Muttalib Ibn Hashim Ibn Abd Manaf
Pg. 13
  1. How old was Prophet (saaw) when his mother passed away?
    1. 6 years old. His grandfather Abd al-Muttalib cared for him afterwards.
Pg. 14
  1. What was her name?
    1. Aaminah
Pg. 14
  1. How old was he (saaw) when he married Khadija?
    1. 25 years old
Pg. 14
  1. How old was the Prophet (saaw) when he received his first revelation?
    1. 40 years old
Pg. 14
  1. Who was first to leave to Habashah?
    1. Uthman ibn Afan. It was during the 5th year of the Prophethood. There were 5 women and 12 men.
Pg. 17
  1. How old was the Prophet (saaw) when he went on Maraj?
    1. He was 51 years and 5 months old. He travelled with Jibreel from Mecca to Kuds.
Pg. 20
  1. What are the names of the wives of the Prophet (saaw)?
    1. Khadija, Sawda, Aisha, Hafsa, Zaynab bint Jahsh, Umm Salama, Zaynab bint Khuzayma, Safiyah, Umm Habiba, Maymunah, Juwayriyah   Mariyah
Pg. 44
  1. What are the names of the sons of the Prophet (saaw)?
    1. Ibraheem, Abdullah, Qasim  (all died in their childhood)
Pg. 57
  1. What are the names of the daughters of the Prophet (saaw)?
    1. Fatima, Um Kathoum, Raqia, Zainab
Pg. 52



Halaqa # 70

Jumada 1  19 1438


Did you know…..?


Year 3
Attendance:
  • 6 Sisters
  • 3 Junior Guests


Location: Sister Sara’s Home
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 1 to Ayah 26.  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


Did you know Surah At-Tawba is the only Surah in the Quran that does not start
with “Bismillah “?


Sisters Lamiaa, Marwa, Rim and Mona read the translation of the approximate meaning  (https://quran.com/9)

  • SISTERS TALK
Did you know Ramadan in sha Allah, is just over 14 weeks away?  
We found this article to share.
Sister Sara read it.
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on March.2nd at Sister Sara’s home.


Did you know that there is an event coming soon?


FMW's Annual International Women's Day Gala
Versailles Convention Centre
6721 Edwards Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5T 2V9

Sunday, 5 March 2017 from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM


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  • SEERAH TIME
Did you know that our Prophet (salla Allahu ’alaihi wassalam)  wrote letters to various rulers?
Sister Lamiaa read the following:
“When we look at the Prophet's letters to the various rulers, including the two most
powerful leaders in the world, we can identify several features that are common to all of them”
Click here to continue reading.
  • SEERAH TIME


Did you know that………?
Sister Sara shared the quiz she made based on the book she borrowed in


The Last of the Prophets (saws) - QUIZ
To take her quiz click here.
  • TECH TALK


Did you know that there is an app for your phone that has these features?


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“Application focused around various Islamic content, including the Quran, Quran Translations, Quran Recitations, Authentic Hadith Translations, Prayer Time, Qibla Compass, Zakat Calculator, Islamic history and complete Islamic Guide. Provides tools for studying Islam and memorizing the Quran. Explore the new unique and intuitive way to discuss and share your Islamic knowledge.”




Did you know that there is a website/app to search for the tafsir of an Ayah?
Tafsir.io.JPG


This is a very useful (ongoing) compilation of short explanations of verses in the Quran by renowned contemporary scholars in various languages.


You can search by


As this is an ongoing project, not all verses are available yet.  They are looking for volunteers to help with this project. Click here to learn more.


  • SPECIAL DUA
Did you know one of our Halaqa members has been absent for some time due to illness.  
We joined together to make a special dua for her healing.
Sister Lamiaa lead a duaa for Sister N.
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  • VIDEO  

Did you know the favorite Dua of NAK?
We watched the following 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.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Halaqa # 69

Jumada 1  5, 1438


Healing
Mind, Body, Heart


Year 3
Attendance:
  • 4 Sisters
  • 1 Junior Sister
  • 1 Junior Guest


Location: Sister Sara’s Home
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-Anfaal from Ayat 53 to Ayat 75.  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


Sister Megan read the translation of the approximate meaning from verse 53 to verse 62 and
Sister Winnie 63 to 72, and sister Rim from 72-75. (https://quran.com/8)


We discussed the meaning or the Ayat’s using the tafsir “Tafheem Maududi” which can be read
here, link then click on the tafsir and choose English.


  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Rim read the following article:
By:  Jinan Bastaki


  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Feb.16th at Sister Sara’s home.  


We are very pleased to announce that Sister Madeleine Khan, one of our Shura Members Is a qualified Homeopath. She will be giving a free 15-minute presentation on Homeopathy, what is it? How well does it work? Examples of remedies for common acute ailments (colds, etc) + chronic issues (depression, anxiety) - Q+A at the end. Friday, Feb 17 @ 7 pm at Healthy Planet at Dixie/Dundas, northeast corner right next to Service Ontario - hope to see you there isA!


We encourage you to get in touch with her for help with any of her specialties.
Sister Madeliene is a beacon of joy and warmth in our community. Anyone who meets her feels similarly about their interaction with her. Ma sha Allah, her accomplishments and knowledge are a great asset to our community, and we are blessed to have her share it with us. You can check out her website at www.healerspath.ca
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  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Sara read the following article:


  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Megan read the following article:


Written by: Saadia   Posted by: Productive Muslim
  • VIDEO

The following two videos were chosen for today’s Halaqa.
Due to time constraint, we agreed to watch the second one on our own.


Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly


Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly


  • 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 worshiped 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.