Halaqa # 173

Jumada Al-Thani 7, 1442 AH

Fear of Allah

Year 7

Attendance:  

7 Sisters

Location: Online via Google Meet

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

Note: During our Halaqa’s, Allah willing,  we encourage discussion after each section.  Sisters can share their reflections, thoughts and questions.

 

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

Sister Alia read Surah Fatihah aloud; then she recited from Surah Taa-Haa verse 88-98, followed by Sister Megan, reading the English Approximation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran.  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 Taa-Haa verse 88-98

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read all three parts.

1. Harun prohibits them from the worship of Calf and the Persistence of the Children of Israel in doing so

Verses 90-91

2. What happened between Musa and Harun after Musa returned

Verses 92-94

3. How As-Samiri made the Calf, The Punishment of As-Samiri and the burning of the Calf  

Verses 83-89

Quran: Tajweed

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

We now have a Tajweed Channel and Group on Telegram, where Sisters can catch up on missed lessons and participate in group discussions.  Email us if you would like to join. 

She has found an excellent website to help augment our learning. Here is a link to today’s lesson:

The Characteristics of the letters, Part 4, Al-Isti'laa', Al-Istifaal

Sister Shimaa reviewed the previous lesson and taught us 

ISTI'LAA', AL-ISTIFAAL

Homework: To augment our learning, Sister Shimaa wants us to watch the following video. 

Comparison of Sifaat Between Arabic Letters - Sifaat al Huroof in English

While it is a long video, she suggested focusing from the 7th minute onward. 

A Temporary Gift

Sister Megan read: 

Voices of the Oppressed: True Parenthood, Blindness of disbelief

Page 171-173

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

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

Sister Alia  finished the chapter about

Safiyyah bint Huyayee radi Allahu anha  

Starting at pdf page 115 to the end of 116

In the book, page 120-121 end of the page

Kindle edition

Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Shimaa read the following: 

Part Three: Developing an Islamic Personality

Chapter 12       Additional Keys to Developing an Islamic Personality

‘Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr, Lessons 

Pdf Page 158-160

Learn A Dua

Seeking Forgiveness: Tradition of the Prophets and the Righteous

News and Schedule

First Thursday of the month Thursday, February 4th	Halaqa Online via Google Meet
Third Thursday of the month    Thursday, February 18th	Halaqa Online via Google Meet

 

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.