Halaqa # 137

Rabi Al-Thani  8, 1441 AH

Renewing Friendships 

Year 6

                                         

Attendance: 

11 Sisters

4 Junior Sisters                                                                  

2 Junior Guests

Location: Amanah Sisters 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. 

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 sisters individually read aloud a few words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Al-Israa verses 50-58.  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

Sister Maryum listened to our recitations and then reviewed with us the following:

When the tanween comes before the letter Meem  

   

We listened to a few verses from  Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary to listen to some of those places. 

To read more about Tajweed click below:

Tajweed A Brief Guide

Quran: Tafsir

Sisters read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17) 
verses 50-58.

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Maryum read the third one.

Refutation of Those Who do not believe in Life after Death    
Verses 49-52  pg 28-32

People should speak Good Words with Politeness 

Verse 53  pg 33-34

The Preference of some Prophets above Others 

Verses 54-55  pg 34-36

The gods of the Idolators can neither benefit nor harm; rather they themselves seek to draw close to Allah    

Verses 56-57   pg 36-38

The Destruction or Torment of all Disbelieving Towns before the Hour begins 
Verse 58  pg 38-39

Discussion: Did Prophet Muhammad see Allah?     

Video

We watched the following video:

Omar Suleiman: Scary Looking Angels (Ep23) 9:03

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Don't Be Sad

Sisters Alia, Mai, and Zana read  Smile  Pdf pg 72-79
Link to the purchase pdf: https://iiph.com/islamic-ebooks/dont-be-sad-ebook-edition.html

Discussion:  A thorough analysis of a simple action.

                                                                                                                                                                                           

A Temporary Gift

Sister Megan read: Love, Unravelling:  Amr’s grave page 117

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

Discussion:  How much time and effort we put into the material things of life?

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Next Halaqas:

Holiday Halaqa Thursday, January 2nd, 2020  

Please let us know if you are planning to attend.

Thursday January 16th, 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.

          

Halaqa # 72

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Jumada 2   17, 1438

Al Huda Institute

Surah Yusuf

Year 3

Attendance:

• 7 Sisters
• 5 Junior Sisters
• 5 Junior Guests

Location: Sister Rim’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 At-Tawba from Ayah 55 to Ayah 72.  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 the translation of the approximate meaning.  (https://quran.com/9)

• DUA AL-GHAAIB

Sister Rim led a dua for Sister A’s  young son E---..

            

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on April 6th at Sister Sara’s home.

In sha Allah, we will be having a Surprise Spring Picnic on March 25th.

Please click on the link below to read all the details and RSVP.

Link to the evite: http://evite.me/3vybdHJNzs

• SISTERS PRESENTATION

Alhamdulilah, we had three guest speakers today.  Sisters Tamara, Maryan and Sofia.

They presented Surah Yusuf and what they have learned in their studies.

To read their summary click here

They shared the following brief description of their school Al Huda International.

Al Huda International, a place where the Qu’ran and Sunnah are taught, from the youth to the elderly. A place where women and their children can experience solace.

Al Huda started by a Sister who had a vision, “Qu’ran for all in every heart, in every hand.” This vision turned into a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization that is currently working to promote authentic Islamic knowledge.

Al Huda Institute Canada began its educational program in 2001, and is now providing structured courses for people from all walks of life, ranging from courses online to workshops and a variety of publications and multi-media downloads.

The main objective of the Al Huda Institute is to present a true understanding of the Divine Revelation – the Qur’an and Sunnah. The courses are designed to enable students to develop an intimate relationship with The Creator; find inner peace, develop good character, demonstrate effective interpersonal relations and become beneficial members of society working to better serve humanity.

For more information on courses and services available at Al Huda you can visit their website at, www.alhudainstitute.ca

• VIDEO

Instead of the video, we ended the Halaqa and then Sister Sofia led a craft session with all

the children.  She incorporated Islamic teachings while having the children make gifts for

their moms.

• 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 # 65

Rabi’ Al-Awwal 2, 1438

“Inner Peace”

Year 3

Attendance:

• 3 Sisters
• 3 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 A'raaf from Ayat 179 to Ayat 206.  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 Marwa read the following:

Beautifying Our Inner Dialogue

• PIC PICKS

Sister Sara discussed the following two pictures.  Then she drew our attention to the description

of “Jugular Vein ”. Click to read more.

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Dec.15th indoors at Sister Sara’s home.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read the following:

5 Daily Mindfulness Practices

• INNER PEACE ~ Survey

Click here to read the 10 replies we received to our simple survey:

What are the top 5 thoughts or inner dialogue that you think or say to yourself that put you down?

What are 5 positive and self-care ones you can tell yourself instead or think to replace the above?

• SISTERS TALK

Sr. Reena Vanza is a Health Promotion Specialist who believes in empowering individuals with knowledge, awareness, and resources, to help people  improve their health, and increase their control over it.  

She has an Honours BSc in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Promotion.  She has over 10 years of experience in the field of Community Health Promotion and has conducted seminars and workshops with  adults, youth, and children on various health and mental health wellness issues.

She currently works with women in the community to increase their understanding of positive mental health within the overall concept of wellness. Her approach to health is  holistic-taking care of mind, body and soul in order to live optimal lives. You can find more of her work at her website: http://abeautifulhealth.ca/ She shared with us the following article, which Sister Winnie read to the sisters present at Halaqa:

Mindful thoughts for the morning

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Tamara read the following:

It's My Mind and I'll Think What I Want To

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Sara read the following:

5 Self-Care Tips

• VIDEO  

We watched the following videos:

Finding Inner Peace - Nouman Ali Khan  (6:42)

Healing for Emotional Suffering - Nouman Ali Khan (5:35)

• 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.