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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Halaqa # 169

Rabi’ Thani  3, 1442 AH


The Wisdom of Allah


Year 7


Attendance:  

7 Sisters

3 Junior Sisters                                         

2 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)

 

 

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 Alia read Surah Fatihah aloud; then she recited from Surah Taa-Haa verse 38-51, 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 Taa-Haa verse 38-51


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read # 3 and 4.


  1. Glad Tidings of the acceptance of Musa's Supplication and the Reminder of the Previous Blessings

Verses 36-39  

  1. Choosing Musa to go to Fir`awn and to be Soft and Gentle in His Invitation

Verses 40-44  

  1. Musa's fear of Fir`awn and Allah's strengthening Him

Musa admonishes Fir`awn

Verses 45-48

  1. The Conversation between Musa and Fir`awn

Verses 49-52  


Discussion:  Trust in Allah, al-Alim. Believe in his all-encompassing wisdom. 


Quran: Tajweed/Arabic    Test Your Knowledge

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

We now have a Tajweed Channel and Group on Telegram, where Sisters can catch up on missed lessons and participate in group discussions.  Email us if you would like to join. 


Sister Shimaa is taking a break for the month of November so we will be having periodic tajweed reviews on the Telegram Channel. 


 In our Halaqa’s, we will shift focus to “Learning Arabic” and Tajweed Review



We had a series of flashcards on two topics:

Tajweed: Tajweed for Beginners Flash Cards

Learning Arabic: 100 Most Frequent Quranic Arabic words Flashcards


We played a few rounds of a simple game. Each sister would read and answer one flashcard on the topic of her choice.   Each card was worth 5 points and sisters could collect points or partial points even if it is not their turn.  Winners were tabulated for each category.

Discussion: We learned about the root letters of Arabic words.  


Asma ul-Husna

Sister Ebada read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 30 names.

99 Names of Allah – Part 2 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series


Part 2   names 29 & 30




A Temporary Gift

Sister Ayesha read: 

Voices of the Oppressed: My Lord does not forget, Betrayed by a brother  

Page 158- 161

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Discussion: A book full of adversity and inspiration. 




Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise

Sister Alia  finished the chapter about

Juveriah bint Harith radi Allahu anha  

pdf stars page 104 to end of chapter

In the book, page 109-111

Kindle edition 

Discussion: How strong the Mothers of the Believers were. 

How Allah, swt makes things easy for His servants. 

Morning Dhikr   scroll down to Dua 20



Sisters Share

Sister Ayesha shared some information about Bayyinah TV. We watched a short excerpt from the “Story Night-Miracles” series. This segment of the series focuses on Surah Taa-Haa. 


Story Night - Miracles Part 1


We watched from 25:00 to 30:00



Seerah Gems

We listened from  8:29 to 17:16

Seerah of Prophet Muhammed 2 - Specialities of Prophet Muhammed Part 2 - Yasir Qadhi | May 2011

Discussion:  How our Prophet’s PBUH,  example of looking and speaking directly to someone is useful to both adults and children. 


Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Nissa chose and Sister Rim read the following: 

Part Two: Connecting Children to Pillars of Islam 

Chapter 11       Divine Will and Predestination  

Connecting children to Divine will and predestination  starting at 

 Pdf Page 150 - 153

Discussion:  Such a great lesson for parents. 


News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned online Halaqas and events are: 

 

New

Fourth Thursday of the month

Thursday, November 26th  Social meet up at Square One Mall, Mississauga 

Optional outdoors depending on the weather.  Mississauga Valley Park

 

First Thursday of the month

Thursday, December 3rd     Online via Google Meet  

 

Third Thursday of the month   

Thursday, December 17th   Online via Google Meet

 

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..


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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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Halaqa # 149

Ramadan 14, 1441 AH,
Ramadan Stay Focused
Year 7
Attendance: 
8 Sisters
7 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

Quran: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then Sister Alia read Surah Al-Kahf verses 35-45 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 Al-Kahf  verses 35-45 
We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 
Sister Alia read part 3.
Verse 37-41
Verse 42-44
Between Wealth and Good Deeds
Verses 45-46


Discussion: Being stuck at home, has made us realize that a lot of things we thought essential to our lives
are not so important. These things kept us busy all the time, and now we are realizing how wasteful they were,
using up our valuable time and even money.  Probably when things get back to the way they were, we might
fall back into our old habits, but in sha Allah, we will have a renewed perspective and keep all the good habits we are developing now during Ramadan and during our isolation. 
A way to teach children about life and how it renews is to use a simple gardening activity in your home.  
 The miracle of life and the miracles around us that prove the existence of Allah.  How mankind is so wrong
to dispute who is responsible for everything. 

Quran: Tajweed

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.
Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack
Sister Shimaa created two mind maps of the lessons we have taken thus far.
Sister Shimaa shared the following video as a review of the letters and an introduction to next week's lesson. 


Break 20 minutes

Session Two 11:30 AM:



Children’s Focus Talking To Allah, swt  

How can we talk to Allah?  How does Allah talk to us?

What could we say to Allah, swt when we feel the following?



 


Make a glitter jar, shake it and try to recite some Dhikr while the glitter settles.




What things do you do before you go to sleep?

بِاسْمِكَ اللَّهُمَّ أَمُوتُوَأَحْيَا     Bismika allahumma amutu wa ahya. 

In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live.


Omar & Hana | Dua Before Sleeping | Islamic Songs for Kids | Nasheed 2:04


What do you do if you want to go out for a drive with your parents?

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا، وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِي وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لمَُنْقَلِبُون

Subhaan alladhee sakh-khara lanaa haadhaa, wa maa kunnaa lahu muqrineena,
wa innaa ilaaa rabinaa la munqaliboon.
Glory to Him who has brought this [vehicle] under our control, though we were
unable to control it [ourselves], and indeed, to Our Lord we will surely return.



Do you know any other dua’s?


Homework:
Try to learn a new dua this week and say it to us in next week’s Halaqa in shaa Allah.

Resources for Moms
For older children:
For Younger Children: 

A Temporary Gift

Sister Bana read: Echoes of you, Growing young
  page 133-134
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Discussion:  She is always contemplating how she will get to see Amr again, such great love. How growing old together
is a blessing.  Yet, she is able to turn the opposite of that into a blessing, growing young together.   

Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the

Good News of Paradise

Sister Rim read part of the chapter about
Umm Salamah radi Allahu anha  
In the book, the bottom of page 86 to 88
Discussion:  The great love Sister Asma for Amr is seen in the love of Umm Salamah raa for her husband.  Allah rewarded
Umm Salamah with the best man, Prophet Muhammad. 

Ramadan Health and Fitness

Sister Megan read the recent article written by Sister Raya Haddass. 

Bonus

Muslim Central has many apps (phone and desktop) to help with:

Sisters Share Their Thoughts
Choose one of the following to complete:

Last week, I had difficulty with…….

I learned this week ……..

Starting today, I will …...

My favourite moment last week was …….

News and Schedule

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are: 

Thursday, May 14, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020

Follow along with our Ramadan Series on our What’s App Group:
Daily Deen Doses 

Ahmad Jibril – Gems of Ramadan

An Ayah, An Activity and a Ramadan Memory Book

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..

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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