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 # 59

Dhul-Hijjah  6, 1437

“Hajj is Arafah”

Year 3

Attendance:

• 4 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sister
• 2 Junior Guests

Location: Mississauga Valley Park

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 A'raaf from Ayat 31 to Ayat 57 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.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Megan read aloud the following article:

Eid al-Adha

Posted on Jame Masjid Mississauga Blog

• PIC PICK

Sister Nissa discussed the following picture:

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Sept 23rd outdoors at Mississauga Valley Park.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Marwa read aloud the following article:

The Truth Behind the Day of Arafah and its Name

Posted by: Al Maghrib Institute

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read aloud the following article:

Fasting on the Day of Arafah

Posted by SunnahOnline.com

• SISTERS TALK

We reviewed the following articles from our archives.

TECK TALK which presented a great comprehensive online website for learning about Hajj created by Islamic Bulletin.

LEARN A DUA (read aloud by Sister Nissa)

originally shared in Halaqa # 35: Patience & Hajj

• VIDEO  

We tried to watch the following video, but a technical glitch happened, so isa, we agreed to watch on our own at home.

The Day of Arafat ( Every Muslim Should Know About) ᴴᴰ

Amazing Reminder  (5:45)

• 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.

Halaqa # 35

Dhul-Qadah  19,  1436

Patience & Hajj

Year 2

Attendance:

• 7  Sisters
• 5  Junior Sisters
• 3  Junior Guests

Location:  Mississauga Central Library

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 An-Nissa  from Ayat 122

till Ayat 147 . 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.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Sara presented a talk about Patience.  To read a copy of her talk, click here.

Following the talk, sisters participated in a discussion about practical ways one can show compassion to others.

• LEARN A DUA

Supplication to be recited on the Day of Arafat  taken from:

Fortress of the Muslim Page 171 #119

To listen to this dua click here

"None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without

partner. To Him belongs all praise and sovereignty and He is over all

things omnipotent."

لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّهُ وَحْـدَهُ لا شَـريكَ له، لهُ المُلـكُ ولهُ الحَمـد، وهوَ على كلّ شيءٍ قدير

Lâ ilâha illâ l-lâhu wahdahu lâ sharîka lahu, lahu-l-mulku wa lahu

lhamdu, wa huwacalâ kulli shay’in qadîr.

• NEXT HALAQA

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held on Thursday September 17th, 2015 outdoors at the Celebration Square in front of the Mississauga Library from 10 am-12 noon. Sisters and children are encouraged to attend.  

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie briefly went over a talk originally presented in Halaqa # 12.

First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

• TECK TALK

Sister Winnie was very excited to talk about a great comprehensive online website for learning about Hajj created by Islamic Bulletin.

They have compiled an online collection of multiple resources in various formats

including multi-language guides, apps, maps, books and an interactive desktop

program.

She encourages you to check out their website by clicking on the following links:

A complete multi language guide to Hajj

A selection of online books relating to Hajj

If you have a desktop computer, you can learn about the Hajj and Umrah journey in a sequential mode. English Version  or the Arabic Version

Apps for Iphone or Android (the android app is from Darussalam Publishers and Distributors)

Videos

The Story of Zamzam	4 min 35 sec
Guide to Hajj (Pilgrimage) Ministry of Hajj, Saudi Arabia	1 hr 28 min
Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam	58 min
One American Pilgrimage To Mecca (ABC)	22 min
Prayers During Hajj - CNN's Coverage via Saudi TV	1 min 18 sec

Maps

Hajj Guide with new Metro Train Map	Arafat Face 1	Makkah Face 1
Makkah Mashaer Face 1	Arafat Face 2	Makkah Face 2
Makkah Mashaer Face 2	Hajj Map	Mina Face 1
Central Makkah Face 1	Map Symbols	Mina Face 2
Central Makkah Face 2	Mozdalifah Face 1	Mozdalifah Map

• VIDEO

Hajj. There is nothing left between you and Allah - Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan 6:42

• 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.

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.