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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Halaqa # 181

Shawwal 9, 1442 AH


Finding Blessings in Hardships





Year 8


Attendance:  

5 Sisters                                          

1 Junior Guest


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 al-Anbiyaa verses 36-44, followed by Sister Rim, 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 al-Anbiyaa verses 36-44

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read #1, 2 and 3


  1. How the Idolators mocked the Prophet Allah tells His Prophet ... 

Verse 36-37


  1. The Idolators seek to hasten on the Punishment

Verses 38-40


  1. The Lessons to be learned from Those Who mocked the Messengers in the Past 

Verse 41-43



Discussion:  




Quran: Tajweed  

(Our lesson was postponed)

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. 



A Temporary Gift

Sister Dina read: 

Reflections on Love, Loss and Healing: Divine Mercy, Not knowing the future.

Page 181-184

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

 

Discussion:

  • There is risk in everything

  • Qadr

  • Repenting after mistakes elevates your rank

  • After mistakes, seek knowledge to strengthen your resolve



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

Sister Alia  read:

Umm Habiba Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan radi Allahu anha  

Starting at pdf from the stars on page 126 to 127 (2 Pages)

In the book, page 131 top to the end of page 132

Kindle edition

Discussion:  

  • Sister Alia went into detail about Abu Sufyan and how he became a Muslim

  • Never be embarrassed by your lack of knowledge. We are all on paths, some of us know more than others, but none of us knows everything.  Just keep moving forward on your journey and ask questions when you are unsure, especially when it is said “everybody knows…….    NO, EVERYBODY DOES NOT KNOW, BUT WE CAN LEARN!!!


Video Series: Angels in Your Presence

We watched the following video:

Episode 9: Your Brother's Honor   | Angels in Your Presence with Omar Suleiman 4:09

Discussion:  


Sisters Share

Sister Rim shared with us a very interesting article she found. Then we discussed the social aspects of the article.


The Never-Aging Ants With a Terrible Secret - The Atlantic

The Tapeworm That Helps Ants Live Absurdly Long Lives



Don’t Be Sad

Sister Nissa chose Sister Dina to read Never lose hope of Allah's mercy    2 pages

 Pdf pg 108-110

E-book


Learn A Dua

Our Junior member T… taught us the following dua to say during prostration and before the salam of the prayer.


Sahih al-Bukhari 834 - Call to Prayers (Adhaan) - كتاب الأذان


Discussion:  

  • How to research duas.

  • The danger of spreading/teaching duas that are not authentic.


Seerah Gems

We listened from  27:00 - 36:39

Seerah of Prophet Muhammed 2 - Specialities of Prophet Muhammed Part 2 - Yasir Qadhi | May 2011

 


Off the Record

A few minutes set aside before the Halaqa ends for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 

 

News and Schedule


First Thursday of the month

Thursday, June 3rd

Online  Halaqa, Google Meet

Third Thursday of the month   

Thursday, June 17th 

Online  Halaqa, 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..


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.    
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Thursday, February 18, 2021

Halaqa # 175

Rajab 4, 1442 AH


Obedience



Year 7


Attendance:  8 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 verses 114-125, followed by Sister Rim, 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 verses 114-125


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read #1 & 3.


  1. The Qur'an was revealed so that the People would have Taqwa and reflect

The Command to the Prophet to listen to the Qur'an when it is revealed without making haste

Verses 113-114

  1. The Story of Adam and Iblis

Verses 115-122

  1. The Descent of Adam to the Earth and the Promise of Good for the Guided and Evil for the Transgressors

Verses 123-126

Discussion:   

  • When working on Quran recitation, be more concerned with the quality of your memorizing, rather than the quantity.  Absorb the verses into your heart and brain.

  •  The difference between Guidance given to the Prophet and reminders that come in our daily life. 

  • Sister Alia discussed Making Dua (Supplicating) While Reciting the Quran and shared a beneficial Q&A

  • Try to maintain your relationship with the Quran and your memorization. Even if you have memorized a little, don’t forget it, retain and build on it. 

  • Sister Alia talked about the following video by Dr. Ayman Swaid. Particularly the dangers of forgetting what you memorized.  Make dua for Allah, swt to help you retain it and continue your journey of memorizing.

 002 التبيان في آداب حمل القرآن - د. أيمن سويد   


Quran: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack  

(today’s lesson PDf page 26-27)

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. 


Sister Shimaa, repeated the lesson from last week, to ensure we had a good understanding of the concepts: Al-Itbaaq and Al-Infitaah


Here is a link to today’s lesson:

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LETTERS, PART 5, AL-ITBAAQ AND AL-INFITAAH


And here is a link to a video she wanted us to watch.

Al-Itbaaq & Al-Infitaah - Sifaat al Huroof Tajweed Lessons in English



Homework:   (we were given an extension, now due, next Halaqa in shaa Allah)

  • Find a ayah that shows Mustaliya

  • Find an ayah that shows Mutbiqah



Asma ul-Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 24 names.

99 Names of Allah – Part 2 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series


Part 2   names 33,34




Discussion:  

  • the difference between 

    • Al-Ghafur  (Allah forgives even the biggest sins)

    • Al-Ghafar   (Allah is forgiving even if we have many sins)


  • Dul Maghfirah  ذو المغفرة The Owner of maghfirah

  • Wasiyya واسع   ' the One Whose Maghfirah is vast


 

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

Sister Mai  continued reading about

Umm Habiba Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan radi Allahu anha  

Starting at pdf from the stars on page 122 to the stars on page 126 (3.5 Pages)

In the book, page 127 bottom -131 top

Kindle edition



Video Series: Angels in Your Presence

We watched the following video:

Episode 6: As You Step Out | Angels in Your Presence with Omar Suleiman 3:32

Discussion:   Sister Rim discussed the following video

GET TO KNOW: Ep. 1 - Surah Al-Fatihah - Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly


Learn A Dua  (shared post-Halaqa)






Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Winnie read the following: 

Part Three: Developing an Islamic Personality

Chapter 12       Additional Keys to Developing an Islamic Personality

Obedience in the family unit 2 pages


Pdf Page 163-165

Discussion:    The sisters had a very interesting discussion about obedience, each sharing her thoughts after listening to the reading.  At first, it seemed that there was a difference of opinion, but after more discussion, we all realized that we actually agreed with each other.  We felt the choice of words and word order in the book, didn’t fully relate the absolute Obedience to Allah, the Most High, and then the obedience to family etc is next.  This becomes natural, when the person you are obeying, husband, parent, has the love of Allah, first and foremost. 

  • Sister Mai shared the following post Halaqa: 


News and Schedule


Third Thursday of the month   

Thursday, March 4th  

Halaqa Online via Google Meet  

First Thursday of the month

Thursday, March 18th

Halaqa Online via Google Meet  

 

Off the Record

A new section for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 


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.                          
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