Halaqa # 147

Shabaan 29, 1441 AH,

Ramadan is Knocking

Year 7

Attendance: 

5 Sisters

2 Junior Sisters                                                        

2 Junior Guests

Location: Online

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 Zoom.

In sha Allah, every Thursday, we will have two adjoining sessions with a small break in the middle.   If you would like to join, please get in touch with us. 

Session One 10:30 AM: 

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 Sister Alia read Surah Al-Kahf verses 21-27 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: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

Sister Shimaa read the following lessons.

Tajweed lessons 5 Section C and Questions

Discussion:  We discussed the aspect that showing the incorrect way was confusing. 

Sister Shimaa offered to make a mind map to help simplify the rules.

Quran: Tafsir 

Surah Al-Kahf  verses 21-26 

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read  # 3 

1. How the People of the City came to know about Them; building a Memorial over the Cave

Verse 21 

2. Their Number

Verse 22

3. Saying "If Allah wills" when determining to do Something in the Future 

Verses 23-24

4. The Length of their Stay in the Cave

Verses 25-26

Discussion:  Following the reading, we read the intro tafsir to the surah as was mentioned in the reading.  In particular: 

The reason why this Surah was revealed

Break 20 minutes

Session Two  11:30 AM:

Children’s Quran

Children were invited to read some verses of the Quran

K  read from Surah Al Kahf verses 1-12

A technical glitch occurred, but Alhamdulillah,

we were able to resume the Halaqa after a short delay.

Children’s Focus             

Video

Learn about RAMADAN for KIDS with Zaky & Kazwa 2:14

Daily Good Deed Cards  /  Daily Thankful Jar 

Source: Printable Good Deeds Cards For Kids Plus Free Colouring

Decorate a container as elaborately or simply as you like, then fill it with good deed cards.
Every day, a child can select a deed from the jar. Keep the tasks simple, especially for younger children. After they complete the good deed, the children can write on the back, something they are grateful for and place the card in the Thankful Jar. After Ramadan, the children can reflect on their cards, good deeds and things to be thankful for.

  

Free Ramadan Activities Book for Kids 7-12 Years Old

The following pictures are from a free resource fromIlmeducation.com   

The children looked at the pictures and named all the differences. Then we discussed how they can make their own similar game. First, take a picture of some room. Then, add or remove things from the room and take a second picture. Show the pictures to your parents, or siblings. See if they can notice the differences.

Source: Free Ramadan Activities Book for Kids 7-12 Years Old

Video

Knock Knock It's Ramadan! 4:34

Make a Ramadan Star and Moon Mobile or Banner

The children were asked which picture had the crescent moon. 

Make a Star and Moon Ramadan Mobile or Streamer. 

Resources and Ideas for children:

Ramadan Reading with Older Children

Ramadan Activities With Toddlers

3-year-old… with a Ramadan box!

RAMADAN WITH MY 2 Year Old

Ramadan 30 Day Activity: ‘Let’s find a word in the Qur’an’

Sisters Share Their Thoughts

Choose one of the following to complete:

1. I’m ready for Ramadan but………

2. This Ramadan I hope to …………

3. My goal this Ramadan is ……….

4. Quran will be in my life in the following ways……

5. ????????

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Upcoming Online Halaqas:

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thursday, May 7, 2020

2 Ramadan Series we will be following  on our What’s App Daily Deen Doses Group

Ahmad Jibril – Gems of Ramadan  

An Ayah, An Activity and a Ramadan Memory Book

Asma ul-Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 12 names.

99 Names of Allah – Part 1 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series

Part 1   names 17 and 18

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 # 145

Shabaan 15, 1441 AH

Love Your Angels

Year 7

                                              

Attendance: 

8 Sisters

4 Junior Sisters                                                          

5 Junior Guests

Location: Online

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 Zoom.

In sha Allah, every Thursday, we will have two adjoining sessions with a small break in the middle.  

If you would like to join, please get in touch with us. 

Session One 10:30 AM: 

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 Sister Alia read Surah Al-Kahf verses 5-15 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: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

Sister Shimaa read the following lessons.

Tajweed lesson 5  Part 1 

page 8 and 9

Quran: Tafsir

Surah Al-Kahf verses 5-15

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read  Part 1. 

1. Do not feel sorry because the Idolators do not believe, Allah consoles His Messenger for his sorrow

Verses 6-8  

2. The Story of the People of Al-Kahf Here Allah tells us about the story of the people of Al-Kahf in brief and general terms, then He explains it in more detail. 

Verse 9-12

3. Their Belief in Allah and their Retreat from their People

Verses 13-16

Discussion: 

Video

We watched the following video:

The Beginning and the End with Omar Suleiman: Offending the Angels (Ep28) 8:06

Break (20 minutes)

Session Two 11:30 AM:

Children’s Focus           

Last week, the children told us they wanted to learn about Angels. One was curious about an angel wrestling with a Prophet.

In Islam, we do not have any stories about this but later in today’s lesson, we will tell you a true story about Prophet Muhammad and a Wrestling Champion.

Having questions and being curious is excellent. Turn to your Parents with these questions, as they will try their best to find out the answers and discuss it with you.

When you talk with your friends, share stories and knowledge that you know is true.

How can you know it is true?  

By checking with your parents!

Has anyone ever seen an Angel?

The most famous Angel, Jibreel, appeared to Prophet Muhammed and to the mother of Prophet Isa. Both times, Angel Jibreel looked differently. Angels can appear in many forms and they have many jobs.

Do Angels get tired?

No, they don’t, they do whatever Allah wants and they never get tired or complain. Many of them worship Allah all the time with their own special prayers and tasbeeh. Some have special jobs.

Look at this picture, what do you think is the Angel’s job?

Mika’eel peace be upon him

What is the mother owl doing?

Allah, swt loves us so much HE gave us two Guardian Angels that are in front and behind us. They protect us from harm.

Look at these pictures, what is happening?

We have an Angel on each side of us. They are called Writing Angels

Can we draw pictures of Angels?

No one really knows what real Angels look like. If someone draws a picture of an Angel it is just their imagination therefore it is best not to draw these pictures.

The leader of your classroom is called a teacher, the leader of your School is a Principal The leader of everything

is Allah, Who is the Leader of the Angels?

Classroom		Teacher
School		Principle
The Angels		??????
Everything		Allah

Jibreel peace be upon him

We learned last week that Muslims make Hajj to the Kaba once a year.  70,000 Angels make Hajj every day to

a special place in the heavens. What is the name of this place?

Muslims		The Kaba
Angels		???????

Al Bayt ul Ma moor

Story of Prophet Muhammad and a Wrestling Champ

Sheikh Abdul Nasir Jangda 03 January 2020

Children’s Quran

Children were invited to read some verses of the Quran

His choices:  Al Nas read by N

Seerah Gems

We watched from minute 10:45 to 20:42

https://youtu.be/VOUp3ZZ9t3A?t=645

Discussion:  How learning about the Seerah is lifechanging. 

A Temporary Gift

Sister Megan read: Moving On, Scent

page 128-130

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

Discussion:  How this book is always relevant to things happening around us now. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Don’t Be Sad

Sister Shimaa read  The Art of Happiness ~ Pause to Reflect  

E-book,   page 84-87

Discussion:  How we should try to teach our children and ourselves to think of how others could be worse off. 

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Upcoming Online Halaqas:

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Thursday, April 23, 2020

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.