Muharram 1, 1442 AH
A New Year, 1442
Year 7
Attendance:
9 Sisters
7 Junior Sisters
12 Junior Guests
Location: Zonta Meadows, Mississauga
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: Reciting
We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether; then, each Sister recited a few lines from Surah Maryam verses 39-51, 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.
Children’s Quran
Our junior member T recited a small surah from the Quran.
Quran: Tafsir
Surah Maryam verses 39-51
We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir Volume 6
Sister Alia read #2 followed by some discussion.
Verses 38-40
Verses 41-45
The Reply of Ibrahim's Father, The Reply of Allah's Friend (Khalil)
Verses 46-48
Verses 49-50
Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise
Sister Winnie finished reading the chapter about
Zainab bint Jahash radi Allahu anha
pdf page 97 bottom stars to the end of the chapter
In the book, page 102-103
Sisters Share
Sister Mai gave a short talk reviewing Zainab Bint Jahash raa.
Fitness Break
Sister Alondra read Stronger Together was recently written by our Halaqa contributor Sister Raya Haddass.
Discussion: How to take the concept of togetherness in all aspects of our lives.
Sisters Share
Sister Mai gave a short talk reviewing Zainab Bint Jahash raa.
Sisters enjoyed the review and appreciated Sister Mai’s efforts.
Quran: Tajweed
We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.
Tajweed for Beginners Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack
Sister Shimaa provided a quick review and then continued her lesson about Makhaarij
Pdf Page 20 #13
Hijri Calendar Adoption
Sister Lujain read Adoption of Hijri Calendar - Masjid As-Sunnah Readings
How the Sahabah, may Allah be pleased with all of them, agreed on the Hijri Calendar to be the official calendar for the governance of the Ummah's affairs
News and Schedule
Our upcoming planned online Halaqas are:
Thursday, August 20 Muharram 1, 1442 AH
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.
