Halaqa #185

Dhu’l- Hijjah 14, 1442 AH

Eid ul Adha 

Outdoor celebration

Year 8

Attendance:  

16 Sisters

13 Junior Sisters                                            

14 Junior Guests

Location: Mississauga Valley Park Picnic Tables section E

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

Sisters read Surah Fatihah aloud; then we all recited aloud The last Six Surahs from the Quran. 

Q & A

Sisters and children participated in a round of friendly questions.

Post-Halaqa:

Following the Eid Halaqa, we all enjoyed a nice selection of sweets and food items.  Some of the children participated in a small quiz (see below) that Sister Rim prepared. Prizes were given to all the children. Then they played a fun “unwrap the gift” game.  Sister Rim had prepared a Sisters’ quiz as well, but that was postponed to our next Halaqa. 

Yummy treat bags were prepared for all the children to take home. Sisters also participated in a gift exchange. 

 

Children’s Quiz

1. How many times do pilgrims walk around the Kaaba during Tawauf?

2. Who was the prophet that first built the Kaaba?

3. What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

4. What is the name of the 2 EID’s?

5. Who was the first prophet and who is the last prophet? 

6. Name 3 Asma’ al Husna

7. Name 3 Prophets of Allah.

8. What does Eid Ul Adha mean?

1. Festival of Sacrifice

2. Festival of Peace 

3. Festival of Sheep and Cattle 

9. What does Islam mean in English?

 

 

News and Schedule

First Thursday of the month Thursday, Aug. 5th	Outdoor Halaqa,  Celebration Square Splash Pad
Second Thursday of the month Thursday, Aug. 19th	Outdoor Halaqa,  Celebration Square

Following our closing Dua, the children participated in a fun quiz and unwrapping game. Rewards and prizes were given to all the children. 

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 # 139

Jumada I 6, 1441 AH,

Holiday Halaqa 

with Zaky

Year 6

                                                              

Attendance: 

8 Sisters

8 Junior Sisters                                                           

9 Junior Guests

Location: Amanah Sisters

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

This is a special format Halaqa for the children. They all gathered around at the start and participated enthusiastically. In sha Allah, we hope to hold Holiday Halaqas for the children a few times during the year. 

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: Reading

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then each sister read a small surah from the Quran while the children listened carefully. 

Quran: Tafsir

We all watched the following video, then the sisters asked the children various questions about the video.

Al-Fatiha explained for children

Quran: Learn Arabic

We all watched the following video, then we played a fun interactive game using flashcards. 

 Arabic Nasheed: 4:32  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Learn  a Dua

We watched  Zaky's Little Reminder Before We Sleep  3:28 

We had a Q & A session following the video with both the sisters and children asking and answering questions. 

Snack Time 

The children gladly chose from our small selection of snacks and then sat on our picnic mat to continue our Halaqa. 

We watched the following video and then discussed it together. 

The Story of the Fisherman by ZAKY - ISLAMIC KIDS CARTOONS 5:43

Dua al-Ghaib

Sisters Alia and Mai led us all in a Dua to thank Allah for our blessings and to grant food, health, and blessings to those in need. 

Children’s Knowledge Session

Each child had a turn to recite a portion of the Quran or answer a few simple questions that they were sure to know. Then they each received a small present that their moms chose for them from the Halaqa gift bag. The oldest child started the session and the youngest child finished it.

Following the end of the Halaqa, some children had great curiosity about the “Halaqa gift bag” so we allowed them to have a look and exchange their gifts if they wanted. 

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.