Halaqa # 147

Shabaan 29, 1441 AH,

Ramadan is Knocking

Year 7

Attendance: 

5 Sisters

2 Junior Sisters                                                        

2 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

*Part of ayah 114 Surah Taha(20)

Quran: Reciting

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then Sister Alia read Surah Al-Kahf verses 21-27 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: Tajweed

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

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack

Sister Shimaa read the following lessons.

Tajweed lessons 5 Section C and Questions

Discussion:  We discussed the aspect that showing the incorrect way was confusing. 

Sister Shimaa offered to make a mind map to help simplify the rules.

Quran: Tafsir 

Surah Al-Kahf  verses 21-26 

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read  # 3 

1. How the People of the City came to know about Them; building a Memorial over the Cave

Verse 21 

2. Their Number

Verse 22

3. Saying "If Allah wills" when determining to do Something in the Future 

Verses 23-24

4. The Length of their Stay in the Cave

Verses 25-26

Discussion:  Following the reading, we read the intro tafsir to the surah as was mentioned in the reading.  In particular: 

The reason why this Surah was revealed

Break 20 minutes

Session Two  11:30 AM:

Children’s Quran

Children were invited to read some verses of the Quran

K  read from Surah Al Kahf verses 1-12

A technical glitch occurred, but Alhamdulillah,

we were able to resume the Halaqa after a short delay.

Children’s Focus             

Video

Learn about RAMADAN for KIDS with Zaky & Kazwa 2:14

Daily Good Deed Cards  /  Daily Thankful Jar 

Source: Printable Good Deeds Cards For Kids Plus Free Colouring

Decorate a container as elaborately or simply as you like, then fill it with good deed cards.
Every day, a child can select a deed from the jar. Keep the tasks simple, especially for younger children. After they complete the good deed, the children can write on the back, something they are grateful for and place the card in the Thankful Jar. After Ramadan, the children can reflect on their cards, good deeds and things to be thankful for.

  

Free Ramadan Activities Book for Kids 7-12 Years Old

The following pictures are from a free resource fromIlmeducation.com   

The children looked at the pictures and named all the differences. Then we discussed how they can make their own similar game. First, take a picture of some room. Then, add or remove things from the room and take a second picture. Show the pictures to your parents, or siblings. See if they can notice the differences.

Source: Free Ramadan Activities Book for Kids 7-12 Years Old

Video

Knock Knock It's Ramadan! 4:34

Make a Ramadan Star and Moon Mobile or Banner

The children were asked which picture had the crescent moon. 

Make a Star and Moon Ramadan Mobile or Streamer. 

Resources and Ideas for children:

Ramadan Reading with Older Children

Ramadan Activities With Toddlers

3-year-old… with a Ramadan box!

RAMADAN WITH MY 2 Year Old

Ramadan 30 Day Activity: ‘Let’s find a word in the Qur’an’

Sisters Share Their Thoughts

Choose one of the following to complete:

1. I’m ready for Ramadan but………

2. This Ramadan I hope to …………

3. My goal this Ramadan is ……….

4. Quran will be in my life in the following ways……

5. ????????

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Upcoming Online Halaqas:

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Thursday, May 7, 2020

2 Ramadan Series we will be following  on our What’s App Daily Deen Doses Group

Ahmad Jibril – Gems of Ramadan  

An Ayah, An Activity and a Ramadan Memory Book

Asma ul-Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 12 names.

99 Names of Allah – Part 1 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series

Part 1   names 17 and 18

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.