Halaqa # 160

 Dhu’l-Hijjah 2, 1441 AH

The Blessed Ten

Year 7

Attendance: 

6 Sisters

2 Junior Sisters                                                    

4 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 in shaa Allah.

 

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 Mai read Surah Fatihah as the other sisters read silently with her, then Sister Alia read Surah Maryam verses 12-25 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 Maryam verses 12-25

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read parts 1 and 3

1. The Birth of the Boy and His Characteristics

Verses 12-15

2. The Story of Maryam and Al-Masih (`Isa)

Verses 16-21

3. The Conception and the Birth

Verses 22-23

4. What was said to Her after the Birth Some reciters read the Ayah as, (مَنْ تَحْتِهَا )  

Verses 24-26

Discussion:  

We decided to do more research on tafsir #3. 

In last week's tafsir, there was a mention of the different pronunciation of the name Zakariya, We did some research and discovered that the name can be spelled in two different ways in Arabic and thus the different pronunciation.  We continued our discussion about the different readings of the Quran, “Qiraat” and in shaa Allah, we will have a lesson on this in the future. 

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  (in shaa Allah, we will do #12 next week)

She encouraged us to listen to the first minute of the following videos

Learn to pronounce ث  

Learn to pronounce  ظ

Learn to pronounce  ذ

Children’s Focus:   The blessed 10 days

Dialogue: 

Can you count to 12?

In Islam, we have 12 months

Video:  2:20

Nasheed - Months in Islam with Zaky

Dialogue: 

What is the name of the Islamic month we just started?

Can you count to 10?

Did you know that the first 10 days of this month are very special? 

We are supposed to do special things in this month, What should we do?

Older children and Moms:

• Get a piece of paper and a pen/pencil

• Write down all the advice you hear in the following videos, 

• We’ll have you list them off to us at the end. 

Video:  5:31

PLANNING FOR DHUL HIJJAH AS KIDS

Video:  0:30

We talked about a special trip that Muslims make.  Where do they go and when?  Do you remember who built the Kaba?

Haa is for Hajj with Nasheed - Learn Arabic with Zaky | HD

Resources:

Read-along of “The Colours of My Eid”

UNDERSTANDING HAJJ – FREE PRINTABLE

Hajj Theme Pack (Prek-Kindergarten)

Three free printables  (Islamic months and moon cycle)

Dhul-Hijjah Planner Al Huda Institute

The Ten Best Days of the Year 

Sister Mai read the following from New Muslim Academy

Infograph

Dua Al-Ghaib

Sister Alia led us in the following dua for the brother of one of our dear Halaqa members. He was just diagnosed with cancer. 

O Allah! the Rubb of mankind! 

Remove this disease and cure the brother of our sister.  

You are the Great Curer. 

There is no cure but through You, which leaves behind no disease.

[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

Abraham Timeline

Sister Alia read the following from New Muslim Academy

Infograph

Best Days of the Year

Sister Shimaa chose to read # 3 and Sister Karima read # 4 

Pdf Book  by New Muslim Academy

1. Why Thul Hijjah Days are Blessed

2. Abraham’s Story

3. Glimpse of Hajj

4. Eid Al-Adha

Discussion:  A question arose about the proofs discussing the particular animal that Prophet Ibrahim slaughtered. We decided to do more research. 

News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned online Halaqas are: 

 

Thursday, July 30  Dhu’l-Hijjah 9, 1441 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..

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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.

                                               

Halaqa # 25

Asma ul Husna Part 7

10 Qira’at Explanation

Year 2

Attendance:

• 6  Sisters
• 2  Junior Sisters

Location:  Headquarters (upstairs)

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

• OPENING DUA

At a sitting or gathering…...to listen to this dua click here

195 - "O my Lord, forgive me and turn towards me (to accept my repentance). Verily You are The Oft-Returning. The Oft-Forgiving."

رَبِّ اغْفِـرْ لي، وَتُبْ عَلَـيَّ، إِنَّكَ أَنْـتَ التَّـوّابُ الغَـفور

Rabbi ghfir lî wa tub calayya. Innaka anta t-tawwâbu-l-ghafûr.

• QURAN RECITATION

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters).  We read Surah Ali-Imran from Ayat 92  till Ayat 121.  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.

• SISTER’S TALK

Sisters shared their research on the names of Allah chosen the week before. Click on each name to read more.

Al-Matin	Sister Rim
Al-Wadud	Sister Lamiaa
Al-Moheey	Sister Mona
Al-Malik	Sister Nissa

Afterward we chose new names to research.

Al-Fattah	Sister Rim
Al-Qabid	Sister Lamiaa
Al-Hayy	Sister Mona
Al-'Alim	Sister Nissa

• LEARN A DUA

Upon sighting the crescent moon

"Allah is the greatest. O Allah, let the crescent loom above us in safety, faith, peace, and Islam, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah."

اللهُ أَكْـبَر، اللّهُمَّ أَهِلَّـهُ عَلَيْـنا بِالأمْـنِ وَالإيمـان، والسَّلامَـةِ والإسْلام، وَالتَّـوْفيـقِ لِما تُحِـبُّ رَبَّنـا وَتَـرْضـى، رَبُّنـا وَرَبُّكَ الله

Allâhu akbaru. Allâhumma ahillahu calaynâ bi-l-amni, wa-l-îmâni, wa s-salâmati, wa-l-islâmi, wa t-tawfîqi limâ tuhibbu rabbanâ wa tardâ. Rabbunâ wa rabbuka l-lâhu.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Sara presented an introductory talk to the 10 Qira’at and played for us a video that had Surah Fatihah read by the same reciter in all 10 Qira’at.  The sisters were asked to listen carefully and try to distinguish the subtle differences between them.

• VIDEO

As Samad  by Nouman Ali Khan  6:44

A question arose about tafseer videos for children, so we had a look at the following video.

Surah Masad & Surah Room ᴴᴰ | Illustration | NAKcollection 4:09

• CLOSING DUA

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering

To listen to this dua click here

196 - "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.