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 # 76

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Shabaan 28, 1438

3,2,1 Ramadan

Year 4

Attendance:

• 6 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sister
• 2 Junior Guests

Location: Headquarters

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. Ameen

• 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 Yunus from Ayah 1 to Ayah 25.  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 REFLECTION

Sisters shared reading and discussed the translation of the approximate meaning. (https://quran.com/10)

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Megan read the following article:

10 Hydrating Fruits & Nutritious Nuts You Should Consume this Ramadan

Source: The Ideal Muslimah

We discussed the issue of salted versus non-salted nuts.  Salt being a cause of dehydration

yet being a plus when your blood pressure drops. Moderation seemed to be the answer.

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Thursday, June 8th at our headquarters.

• Pre-Ramadan Survey

Click here to read the 5 replies we received to our simple survey:

How do you plan to showcase Ramadan to non-Muslims in your community?

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Maryam read the following article:

This Ramadan, Ask

Source: Virtual Mosque

• LEARN A DUA

Jazak Allahu Khairan to Sister Samina for sharing this Dua on our WhatsApp group.

Amanah Daily Deen Doses.  Sister Lamiaa helped us learn it.

Sayyiduna Ubaadah bin Saamit رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah ﷺ used to teach us this

Dua at the approach of Ramadhaan

اَللَّهُمَّ سَلِّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضَانَ وَسَلِّمْ رَمَضَانَ لِيْ وَسَلِّمْهُ لِيْ مُتَقَبَّلا

Allawhumma Sallimnee Li Ramadhaana Wa Sallim Ramadhaana Lee Wa Sallimhu Lee

Mutaqabbalah

“O Allah! Safeguard me for the Month of Ramadhaan (by making me see the Month of

Ramadhaan fit and healthy), and safeguard the Month of Ramadhaan for me (by making

the conditions in it such that I take maximum benefit from it) and accept it from me.”

(Kanzul Ummaal)

• DUA AL-GHAAIB

Sister Megan led a dua for Sister R.

• SISTERS TALK

Sisters Winnie, Marwa and Muna jointly  read the following poem:

Yes! its Ramadan, the Month of Mercy is Here

Source: Mission Islam

• TECH TALK

Sister Winnie shared a website which contains a nice resource for Ramadan and at the end

of the page, a great resource for Moms.

Ramadan Resource plus Childrens Activities

Source: Mission Islam

• VIDEO  

We watched the following video but due to technical issues, we had to stop after 10 min.

MUFTI MENK NEW┇Welcoming Ramadan ᴴᴰ - 2017   19:42

• 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.

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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.