Thursday, May 28, 2020

Halaqa #152

Shawwal 5, 1441 AH,

Eid ul-Fitr 
Online Halaqa Party!

Year 7

Attendance: 
10 Sisters
9 Junior Sisters                                                          
10 Junior Guests

Location: Online via Google Meet


Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

During the Covid-19 “stay at home” order, we have decided to hold our Halaqa online using Google
Meet every Thursday morning.   If you would like to join, please get in touch with us. 


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: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then each family read Surah of their choice.

Scavenger Hunt


Sisters were asked to prepare a list of 5 items for our scavenger hunt. These items could be things that can be found in any home. Though their descriptions can be creative. We used the ideas on this link for inspiration: https://www.weareteachers.com/scavenger-hunts/

A bit (lots) of confusion ensued while sending, sharing the lists and finding the items, but alhamdulillah, in the end, each family was able to find all or most of their items. We all enjoyed seeing the sisters and children present their items.

Video

 

Sister Rim’s Trivia Quiz


Sister Rim prepared a set of questions for the children to answer.
  • How many Fard prayers are there in a day?
  • How many Rakas in the Maghrib prayer?
  • What Surah is read in every single prayer?
  • What do we say after we say or hear Prophet Muhammad’s name?
  • What do we say when we are making sujood?
  • Name any of the five daily prayers.

Video

Sister Alia’s Asma ul Husna Quiz


Sister Alia prepared a set of questions about Asma ul Husna for the children to answer.
  • What is the name of Ar-Raheem in English?
  • What is the name of Al-Malik in English?
  • What is the name of As-Salam in English?
  • What is the name of Al-Khaliq in English?
Bonus Question
  • The name of Allah in English is “The Fashioner” or “The Fashioner of Shapes”. How do we say it in Arabic?

Sister Shimaa’s Eid Quiz for Sisters


Sister Shimaa asked us all questions and kept score. We had great fun trying to be the first to send our answers.

Sister Mona was the winner of this beautiful Eid Gift prepared by Sister Shimaa.

Video



News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are:

Thursday, June 4, 2020
Including : 
  • Sister Shimaa’s Children’s Quiz
  • Sister Bana’s Eid Video for Amanah Sisters

Thursday, June 11, 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.

                                                

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Halaqa # 151

Ramadan 28, 1441 AH,

Ramadan, 
Two More Nights!

Year 7

Attendance: 
10 Sisters
7 Junior Sisters                                                        
5 Junior Guests

Location: Online


Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

During the Covid-19 “stay at home” order, we have decided to try our Halaqa online using
Google Meet.  In sha Allah, every Thursday, we will meet online at 10:30 till noon. 


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: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then Sister Alia read Surah Al-Qadr verses 1-5 followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation.  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: Tafsir

Surah Al-Qadr verses 1-5   Which was revealed in Makkah

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir.  Sister Alia read part 4.

  1. The Virtues of the Night of Al-Qadr (the Decree)
  2. The Descent of the Angels and the Decree for Every Good during the Night of Al-Qadr
  3. Specifying the Night of Decree and its Signs
  4. Supplication during the Night of Decree



Quran: Tajweed

Sister Shimaa gave a detailed lesson of the tajweed rules of Surah Al-Qadr verses 1-5   



Children’s Focus:



Our junior member Sara shared a Hadith from her new book.


Our junior guest Bahai recited Ayah 27 - 33 from Surah An-Naazi’aat

Storytime - The Bird that Spoke to Prophet Muhammad (saws)  3:19


Zaky's Advice for EID DAY includes NASHEED   4:44



Sister Shimaa shared the following craft idea:



Celebrate Eid at Home

Sister Alia read:

We discussed the permissibility of Praying Eid prayer at home. The answer can be found in the following article.  

Sister Marwa read:
United Kingdom Lockdown Ramadan: 10 Tips for Celebrating Eid

Sister Shimaa shared the following diagram.


Survey



News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are: 

Thursday, May 28, 2020, Eid Halaqa

Sister Bana will be preparing a slideshow/video of our member’s preparations and celebrations.
Sisters are asked to send their photos and videos to Sister Bana.  

In sha Allah, we will be making a Ramadan 2020 Amanah Sisters Cookbook.  Sisters will be sharing their favourite recipes and Special Islamic Quote, etc that is close to their heart. 

Thursday, June 4, 2020  

Thursday, June 11, 2020

How to pray Eid Prayer at home:


How to say Eid Takbir:


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, May 14, 2020

Halaqa # 150

  Ramadan 21, 1441 AH,


Ramadan, Now Is The Time


Year 7


Attendance: 
8 Sisters
5 Junior Sisters                                                        
5 Junior Guests


Location: Online


Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

During the Covid-19 “stay at home” order, we have decided to hold our Halaqa online in sha Allah, every Thursday.  
Today we stepped out of our normal format to focus on these special days and nights of Ramadan.


Session One 10:30 AM: 




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: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then Sister Alia read Surah Al-Qadr verses 1-5 followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation.  


Quran: Tafsir

Surah Al-Qadr verses 1-5 


Sister Alia read a portion of the following comprehensive tafsir. 




Discussion: 


Quran: Tajweed

Sister Shimaa focused on the name of Allah,  The Pardoner. 
العفو
Best Dua For Laylatul Qadr | Mufti Menk




Sisters cancelled the break and continued the Halaqa.



Session Two 11:30 AM:



Children’s Focus:   The Quran



Did you make a glitter jar?  Can we see it?


What dua did you learn this week?



Who wrote the Quran?



Where can we find stories of the Prophets?


We can learn how the Prophets of the past such as Ibraheem and Musa, peace be upon them both,
called their people to worship Al Khaliq, The Creator. The Quran shows us that worshipping Allah must be without a partner.

What else does the Quran contain?

The Quran contains all the rules for us to have healthy lives, alhamdulillah.

I love the Quran - Nasheed featuring Zaky 1:35





In what month was the Quran revealed?

On one of his (saws) visits to the cave, Angel Gibrael (as) came to him. At first, the Prophet (saws) was scared but he soon realized that there was no harm that would come to him. Angel Gibreal came to the Prophet to inform him that Allah had chosen him to be his Messenger. This happened during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan.

What was the first revelation?

The first revelation from Allah (swt) through the Angel Gibreal to Prophet Mohamed (saws) was the first five verses of Surah (chapter) Al-Alaq:
"Iqra bismi rabbikalla dhi khalaq. Khalaqal insana min alaq. Iqra wa rabtukal alrram. Alladhi 'allama bil qalam. 'Allamal insana malam ya’lam, ""Read in the name of your Lord who created, created man from a clot. Read, for your Lord is mostGenerous, Who teaches by means of the pen, teaches man what he does not know." (96: 1-5)

Everything Song with Zaky, Maryam & Fatima  4:03





What was the first complete Surah to be revealed?

The first complete chapter of the Quran was Al Fatiha (The Opening).


The Quran was revealed over ________  years.

5      14      23      50

How many Surah’s have you memorized?





Ramadan Video

Sister Rim wanted to share with everyone the following video.



Throughout your existence, there are angels in your presence. But it’s your actions that cause those angels to either praise you or disgrace you. Through this series, we will explore the actions that invite these blessed unseen beings to pray upon you, and carry your name and mention to the One who created us all. Join Sh. Omar Suleiman for an all-new series this Ramadan!

Sign up to have episodes delivered straight to your inbox here: https://bit.ly/3emx5S0 


Ramadan Dhikr

6 Mindblowing & Exceptional Reasons To Make Dhikr This Ramadan

Maximize the last 10 nights



4 Step Game Changer Guide For Last 10 Days


Messed Up 20 Days Of Ramadan – 4 Step Game-Changer Guide For Last 10 Days

Past Ramadan Halaqa’s

A list of all the Ramadan Halaqa’s we have completed.

News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are: 

Thursday, May 21, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020




 
Sister Dania has a new product out just in time for Eid gift giving.



 



Sister Kathy did an interesting interview [23 mins] about her journey to Islam and the niqab issue and face masks, with Prof Saba Fatima from University of Illinois for her podcast called "She Speaks: Academic Muslimahs Podcast"


Follow along with our Ramadan Series on our What’s App Group:
Daily Deen Doses 

Ahmad Jibril – Gems of Ramadan

An Ayah, An Activity and a Ramadan Memory Book



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.