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

*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 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:

About Tajweed 

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.

1. The Reason why Allah did not send Signs or Miracles    

Verses 59  

2. Allah has encompassed Mankind and made the Vision of His Prophet a Trial for Them 

Verse 60  

3. The Story of Adam and Iblis 

Verses 61-62   

4. The Deception of Shaytaan    

Verses 63-65   

5. Ships are a Sign of the Mercy of Allah  

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..

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