Thursday, December 19, 2019

Halaqa # 138


Rabi Al-Thani 21, 1441 AH,


Hafsah 
رضي الله عنها  May Allah be pleased with her 


Year 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Attendance: 
7 Sisters
2 Junior Sisters                                                                  


Location: Amanah Sisters

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. 
O my Lord increase me in knowledge*رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

Quran: Reading

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Al-Israa verses 59-66.  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: Tajweed

Sister Alia listened to our reading and then discussed with us:
Hamzah Al Wasl


To learn more about this rule click here


We listened to a few verses from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary to listen to some examples. 


To read more about Tajweed click below:

Quran: Tafsir

Sister Marwa read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17)  verses 59-66.


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 
Sister Alia read parts 2, 4 and 5.


Verses 59  


Verse 60  


Verses 61-62   


Verses 63-65   


Verse 66  

Discussion:  Following the Tafsir readings we had a very interesting discussion covering a variety of issues.


Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise

Sister Mai completed the story of: :
Hafsah bint "Umar radi Allahu anha
In the book,  page 66-69
Discussion:  We are flawed humans, but our good deeds can help to save us from the punishment of those flaws. 


More information: https://dar-us-salam.com/english/women-family/125-great-women-of-islam.html                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              


Don't Be Sad

Sister Bana read  The Blessing of Pain  Pdf pg 79-81
Discussion:  We discussed the concept of discovering yourself through your difficulties.
Link to the purchase pdf: https://iiph.com/islamic-ebooks/dont-be-sad-ebook-edition.html                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               


News and Schedule

In sha Allah, 


Next Halaqa:



Holiday Halaqa   Thursday, January 2nd
For more information and to RSVP 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



"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, December 5, 2019

Halaqa # 137

Rabi Al-Thani  8, 1441 AH


Renewing Friendships 
Year 6
                                         
Attendance: 
11 Sisters
4 Junior Sisters                                                                  
2 Junior Guests


Location: Amanah Sisters 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. 
O my Lord increase me in knowledge*رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا   Ameen

Quran: Reading


We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Al-Israa verses 50-58.  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: Tajweed

Sister Maryum listened to our recitations and then reviewed with us the following:
When the tanween comes before the letter Meem  
   
We listened to a few verses from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary to listen to some of those places. 


To read more about Tajweed click below:


Quran: Tafsir

Sisters read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17) 
verses 50-58.


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 
Sister Maryum read the third one.




Verse 53  pg 33-34


Verses 54-55  pg 34-36


Verses 56-57   pg 36-38





Discussion: Did Prophet Muhammad see Allah?     


Video

We watched the following video:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Don't Be Sad

Sisters Alia, Mai, and Zana read  Smile  Pdf pg 72-79
Link to the purchase pdf: https://iiph.com/islamic-ebooks/dont-be-sad-ebook-edition.html


Discussion:  A thorough analysis of a simple action.
                                                                                                                                                                                           

A Temporary Gift

Sister Megan read: Love, Unravelling:  Amr’s grave page 117
Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

Discussion:  How much time and effort we put into the material things of life?



News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Next Halaqas:


Holiday Halaqa Thursday, January 2nd, 2020  
Please let us know if you are planning to attend.


Thursday January 16th, 2020


Closing Dua

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. 

To listen to this dua click here



"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.