Halaqa # 75

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Shabaan 14, 1438

Organizing for Ramadan

Year 4

Attendance:

• 5 Sisters
• 4 Junior Guests

Location: Headquarters

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 At-Tawba from Ayah 112 to Ayah 129.  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 REFLECTION

Sisters shared reading and discussed the translation of the approximate meaning.

(https://quran.com/9)

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Safiyyah  from Muslimah Life Coaching wrote an article especially for our
Halaqa and members. She shared it with us and we had an interesting discussion
about how we can implement these strategies.

6 Strategies for Improving Your Worship this Ramadan

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Wednesday May 24th at our headquarters.

Ramadan Festival featuring the work of Sister Mona.

One of our members, Sister Mona who volunteers with Amanah Sisters, will be showcasing her talent. If you go, please check out Chic Craft Design for Ramadan /Eid banners, Greeting Cards, Decorative Candles, Decorated Treat Bags, and Boxes.  Her talented sister will also have available Handcrafted Jewelry including Hijab Pins, Tasbeehs, Islamic Bracelets, and Necklaces.  You can view some of their work on Instagram by clicking on these links:
Chic Craft Design and Sweet Stone Designs.

If you are interested in joining a new Book Club, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Sister Megan on this email address meganmbarclay@gmail.com

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Zaheera read the following article from Halaqa # 53

Six Ramadan Tips for New Muslims/Reverts

We discussed the importance and benefits of making Dua and Reading Quran

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie brought attention to the following two articles:

4 Tips to Organize Your Ramadan Cooking

5 TIPS TO GET THE KITCHEN ORGANIZED FOR RAMADAN

  

• DUA AL-GHAAIB

Sister Marwa led a Dua for Sister S.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie brought attention to the following two articles:

30 children’s activities for Ramadan

• VIDEO

We watched the following video:

Get Ready for Ramadan 2017 - Welcome and Intro  7:34

which introduces a series of youtube videos by Healthy Muslimah On Prepping for Ramadan.

Sister Winnie brought to our attention the following video:
Action Plan for Ramadan 2017 !!! Nouman Ali khan (Full Lecture) 30:18

• 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 # 67

Rabi’ Al-Akhar  7, 1438

Fun & Games

Young and Old

Year 3

Attendance:

• 5 Sisters
• 6 Junior Sisters
• 2 Junior Guests

Location: Sister Sara’s home

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-Anfaal from Ayat 9 to Ayat 33.  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.

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Jan.19th at Sister Sara’s place.   

A new service has started by one of our Shura members.  We are very pleased to launch it today.  Sister Safiyyah (Rebecca) has been helping our new Muslim sisters adjust to their new life with her professional training and personal insight. She is now launching her website Muslimah Life Coaching offering one-on-one coaching for sisters looking to improve their lives and achieve their goals.  We are blessed to have such a needed and vital service available our community, and pray for her success and barakah in her new endeavour.

• SISTERS FUN

Sisters enjoyed the fun competition of  Online Islamic Quizzes - Quiz 1

Sister Rim had a wonderful idea to keep score using a private WhatsApp group.  The questions were shown on a large screen and then sisters all recorded their answers with WhatsApp.

It was a fun way to test our knowledge and inspire us to acquire more in sha Allah.  Here are links to the quizzes we answered:

Quiz 1

Quiz 2

Quiz 3

Quiz 4

Quiz 5

• CHILDRENS FUN

The children enjoyed playing together and after the Sisters Quizzes, they joined in on the fun.

After watching the following videos with some delicious snacks, they eagerly participated in a

special quiz just for them.  Each correct answer was rewarded with a small prize (and big smiles!)

and each child received at least two prizes.

• VIDEO  

Alhumdulillah For Everything by Suhalia Alshaik  3:18

Who is Muhammad? - Learning with Zaky Series 3:52

The Prophet Mohammed[pbuh] Through The Eyes of Children 3:41

• 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.

New Muslimah Life Coaching

Presented by: Rebecca Friedman (Sister Safiyyah)

A life coach is someone who helps you reach a goal or make a change in your life.

They support you and hold you accountable to achieving your vision for yourself. Whatever it is that you want in your life, they help you get there.

They can help you to pinpoint the blocks or obstacles that are making you feel “stuck” and help you to move through them. They may also guide you through a life transition, such as finding a new career.

You might call them a “change facilitator” or a “courage catalyst”.

A life coach is not a therapist. They will focus mostly on looking toward your future, rather than dealing primarily with your past.

While they may offer you suggestions, new ideas or action steps, they are not advice-givers.

Instead, they listen to you and ask you the right questions to help you find your path, your truth, and your answers. Then they help you to align your life with who you are and what you want.

New Muslimah Life Coaching aims at helping new Muslimahs deal with everyday challenges, empowering them to make good decisions and lay a firm foundation for islam in their lives.

This project provides reverts a unique chance to work with a coach and talk about their experiences and challenges to help them transition into their new life and move forward to becoming confident muslimahs.

Said your Shahadah or started to practice Islam, but feel isolated or alone?

Need help adjusting to new Muslim life?

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Create a new Muslim identity while keeping your old identity.

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