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

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)

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:

Tajweed A Brief Guide

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.

Refutation of Those Who do not believe in Life after Death    
Verses 49-52  pg 28-32

People should speak Good Words with Politeness 

Verse 53  pg 33-34

The Preference of some Prophets above Others 

Verses 54-55  pg 34-36

The gods of the Idolators can neither benefit nor harm; rather they themselves seek to draw close to Allah    

Verses 56-57   pg 36-38

The Destruction or Torment of all Disbelieving Towns before the Hour begins 
Verse 58  pg 38-39

Discussion: Did Prophet Muhammad see Allah?     

Video

We watched the following video:

Omar Suleiman: Scary Looking Angels (Ep23) 9:03

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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..

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If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.