Showing posts with label Islamic Months. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Islamic Months. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Halaqa # 52

Shabaan 10, 1437
Shabaan
Year 3
Attendance:
  • 3 Sisters
  • 1 Junior Sister

Location: Headquarters (upstairs)
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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 138 till Ayat 146. 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
We jointly read and discussed the following article:

Ideas for Pratical Tips to do in Shabaan

After reading the article, we thought of a nice project for Shabaan and Ramadan.  In sha Allah, during this month of Shabaan, we will be starting an Amanah Sisters WhatsApp group and adding members.  Then, during Ramadan, small reminders and Deen uplifting snippets will be shared.
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
Our next Halaqa will take place  on Thursday June 2nd,  possibly outdoors.
Pre Ramadan Picnic: June 5th, 11 am JACK DARLING  PARK
A children friendly event!  Gathering together outdoors for a fun picnic before the start of Ramadan in sha Allah.
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
May 6, 2016 - Rajab 29, 1437
Understanding the Prophet's Life (peace be upon him)
Best State
Compiled From:
"Fasting During Shaban" - Zaid Shakir
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly reviewed:

Halaqa # 29

June 3, 2015

Ramadan Prep

Halaqa # 30

June 16, 2015

Ramadan Countdown

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
July 1 6, 2011 - Rajab 29, 1432
Understanding the Prophet's Life
Fasting in Shaban
Compiled From:
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
November 26, 2010 - Dhul-Hijja 20, 1431
Cool Concepts!
Islamic Calendar
Compiled From:
"Making Resolutions That Matter" - YoungMuslims.ca
  • VIDEO  
We all enjoyed listening to the following podcast.
  • 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.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Halaqa # 50

Rajab 13, 1437
Rajab
Year 3
Attendance:
  • 3 Sisters
  • 2 Junior Sisters


Location: Headquarters (upstairs)
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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 82 till Ayat 110. 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
We jointly read and discussed  the following article:
  • NEXT HALAQA and Upcoming Events
Our next Halaqa will take place  on Thursday, May  5th possibly outdoors.


Al Manarat Heights
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read:
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read and discussed  the following article:

More than Days: The History of Islamic Months

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read:
  • VIDEO
  • 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.

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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Halaqa # 38

Muharram  1, 1437
Timely Talk
Year 2
Attendance:
  • 8  Sisters
  • 3  Junior Sisters
  • 1  Junior Guest
Location: Headquarters (upstairs)
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 75 till Ayat 91. (This was 
inadvertently out of sequence with our previous Halaqa but insha Allah, we will resume 
Surah Nissa Ayat 175 next Halaqa.) 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
Sisters Sara gave a very informative talk about Allah’s name:  Al Hakam.
To read her summary, click here.
  • LEARN A TERM   ~    BIDAH
Sister Sana researched the term Bidah and discussed with us the meaning and examples of Bidah. To read her summary, click here.
  • NEXT HALAQA
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held on Thursday November 5th, 2015 indoors  at our Headquarters upstairs from 10am-12 noon.  
  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Rim  read aloud an article chosen especially for today entitled:

The Proper Way of Celebrating the New Hijri Year
  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie shared an article about the Islamic Sacred month of Muharram and  'Ashura The 10th day of Muharram entitled: Be Careful During the Sacred Month of Muharram
  • TECH TALK

Sister Sara  discussed a website she recommends

We will be adding this website to our list of resources insha Allah.

  • VIDEO
An inspiring video about why Muslims should be voting!
Muslims, Rock the Vote 23:00 (Imam Khalid Latif rocks Muslim civic engagement in a sermon at the Islamic Center at NYU)
Following the video, sisters participated in a lively discussion with various viewpoints. Also, we remembered an article from an earlier Halaqa (#14) An interview with Jamal Badawi on Muslim participation in North American politics conducted by RadioIslam.com Click on the title to read a transcript.
  • 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.

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