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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Halaqa # 143

Shabaan 1, 1441 AH,

Zooming Online

Year 6

Attendance:

8 Sisters

5 Junior Sisters

3 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-Israa verses 97-104, 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.

Children’s Focus

Discussing Prophet Musa saws with the children. They shared their knowledge and answered

some of the following questions and then agreed to learn more after the Halaqa.

What are some of the signs that Prophet Musa was a Prophet of Allah, swt ?

What are locusts called in Arabic? Jarad

Are you allowed to eat locusts?

Hadiths two dead animals we can eat, fish and locusts.

Did Prophet Muhammad eat locusts?

No, but he did not prohibit people from eating them

How did Prophet Muhammad describe the sound a frog makes?

In his Sunnan, al-Bayhaqi included the hadith narrated by Ibn 'Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both):

Do not kill frogs; indeed, its croaking is tasbeeh.

al-Bayhaqi said that its chain of transmission is authentic.

Any similarities between the signs of Musa and the Covid-19 virus?

They are both from Allah, swt.

Do some research about locusts or frogs and draw a picture?

Quran: Tajweed

We will start to follow a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Sister Mai, read the following lesson.

Quran: Tafsir

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir Volume 6

Sister Alia read the third part.

Guidance and Misguidance are in the Hands of Allah

The Punishment of the People of Misguidance

Verses 97

Allah says: ` This punishment, being resurrected blind, dumb and deaf, is what they deserve, because they disbelieved

Verse 98-99

Holding Back is Part of Man's Nature

Verses 100

The Nine Signs of Musa

The Destruction of Fir`awn and His People

Verses 101-104

Discussion: We discussed how it ties into the Covid-19 situation.

Nurturing Eman in Children

Sister Marwa read the following:

Part Two: Connecting Children to Pillars of Islam Chapter 10

Death

Pdf pg 141-143

Session Two 11:30 AM:

Great Women of Islam Who Were Given

the Good News of Paradise

Sister Alia read part of the chapter about Umm Salamah radi Allahu anha

In the book, page 77 to the end of page 81.

Discussion: Society and the attitude towards previous marriages.

Don’t Be Sad

Sister Megan read The Blessing of Knowledge

E-book , page 83-84

Discussion: Very relevant to the free time we have now due to the Covid-19.

To learn in order to distinguish between factual information and things

that are widely spread, yet not true.

Asma ul-Husna

Sister Rim read information about our next two names and then we recited the first 12 names together.

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

Part 1 names 11 and 12

Discussion: Let’s try to use these names in our daily lives these next two weeks, in sha Allah.

Sister’s Share

Sister Bana shared a colouring book she recently purchased on Amazon.

She also showed us a beautiful wall hanging she crafted from Ceramics. Please check out her lovely designs here. Sister Bana's Islamic Ceramic Art

Amazon Canada

News and Schedule

In sha Allah,

Upcoming Online Halaqas:

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Thursday, April 16, 2020

A Temporary Gift

Sister Bana read: Love, Unravelling: Continuous Charity, The Bribe

page 122-125

Link to Purchase a pdf Link to buy

Discussion: Don’t wait until later in your life to do good deeds.

Appreciate the small gestures that loved ones do for you.

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.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

What does Islam say about bullying?

Prepared and Presented by Sister Rim:

With bullying awareness week/month coming to an end I’ve been listening to all the stories and information my kids received in school about bullying and how to stop or prevent it from happening. I thought to myself what does Islam have to say about bullying? Contrary to what many believe, bullying is not a new issue. It has been around in many forms since the beginning. Whether it be in the form of name-calling, pride and egos and all forms of abuse, bullying can destroy people’s lives and level societies.

Islam is a curriculum for how to live and it has the solution for every societal problem. Therefore it’s important for us to look into the Quran and Hadith to see how we can deal with bullying.

Bullying is a form of oppression and Islam forbids all forms of oppression and injustice. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said “Be on your guard against oppression for oppression is a darkness on the day of resurrection” (Sahih Muslim). In another Hadith, the prophet peace be upon him said: “Help your brother whether he is an oppressor or he is oppressed”. The prophet was then asked, “It is right to help someone who is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?” He replied: “By preventing him from oppressing others.”(Sahih Bukhari).

The prophet peace be upon him was heard saying “He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do that, then he should do it with his tongue; and if he has not strength enough to do even that, then he should (at least abhor it) from his heart; and that is the least of faith”.

It’s important to stand up to oppression and to stand up for others. In doing so it creates an environment in which hurtful words and behaviours are not tolerated. It allows upstanders to show solidarity with the bullied and demonstrates disapproval of the bully's actions. After all, it is a religious duty to do so. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says “And let there be (arising) from you a nation inviting to (all that is) good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful” Quran 3:104

Halaqa # 136

Rabi Al-Awwal 23, 1441 AH

At Peace

Year 6

Attendance:

7 Sisters

2 Junior Sisters

Location: Amanah Room

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 39-49. 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 learned about Madd (Elongation) of certain letters and pointed out that there are numerous types of Madd. https://tajweed.me/2011/01/12/ahkaam-al-madd/

Also, we reviewed the rule of “Hamzatul Wasl (the connecting Hamza).

https://tajweed.me/2011/09/04/the-connecting-hamzah-hamzatul-wasl/

We listened to the first verse from Surah Al-Israa recited by Sheikh Husary for review.

We have found a new website that provides comprehensive information about Tajweed. Tajweed A Brief Guide

Quran: Tafsir

Sister Mai read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of Surah Al-Israa (17) verses 39-49.

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir Volume 6

Sister Alia read the ones marked ►.

Everything previously mentioned is Revelation and Wisdom Verse 39 pg 17

►Refutation of Those Who claim that the Angels are Daughters of Allah

Verse 40 pg 17 Verse 41 pg 19 Verse 42-43 pg 19

Everything glorifies Allah Verses 44 pg 20

The Veil over the Hearts of the Idolators Verses 45-46 pg 23

►The Secret Counsel of Quraysh after hearing the Qur'an Verses 47-48 pg 26

Asma ul Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then we recited the first 8 names together. After each name, we said, Jalla Jalaaluhu.

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

Part 1

Discussion: We discussed the validity of following each name with Jalla Jalaaluhu.

Jalla Jalaaluhu (Glorified be His Majesty) (May His Majesty be Glorified) is not a name of Allaah as proven in the Saheeh evidence.

No one knows how many names Allaah has except Allaah Himself, and all of them are beautiful. We must believe in them and in the perfection, majesty and might of Allaah to which they point. It is haraam to disbelieve in them by rejecting all of them or any of them or to deny the perfection of Allaah or any of the attributes of Allaah indicated by these names.

Source: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/45559/the-divine-names-as-remedy

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

Sister Mai read pages 64-67.

Hafsah bint "Umar radi Allahu anha

Discussion: Death of her husband, Khanees, She becomes a “Mother of the believers”

More information: https://dar-us-salam.com/english/women-family/125-great-women-of-islam.html

Sisters Share

Sister Rim presented some research she did on the concept of Islam and bullying. Particularly relevant as local schools are focusing on:

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 17-23, 2019

Here is a link to her presentation: What does Islam say about bullying?

Discussion: We were impressed with Sister Rim’s initiative and how she took something in the public realm and related it back to Islam and how there are solutions for every problem.

News and Schedule

In sha Allah, Next Halaqas:

Thursday, December 5th

Thursday, December 19th.

Special Holiday (children home from school) Halaqa: Thursday, January 2nd.

Bonus

Our Junior Member Maimoona wanted to share with us information about a new Masjid in Ottawa. She absolutely loves it and wanted to encourage us all to visit it. Sister Bana read from their website and we learned more about the centre.

Rhoda Masjid and Spiritual Wellness Centre

Discussion: We discussed the centre’s focus to join senior members with younger members and how this connection is so beneficial.