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 # 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.