Halaqa # 153

Shawwal 12, 1441 AH

Go Foward 

Year 7

Attendance: 

10 Sisters

7 Junior Sisters                                                           

5 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)

 

During the Covid-19 “stay at home” order, we have decided to hold our Halaqa online using Google Meet every Thursday morning.   Update:  For the remainder of June, our online Halaqa will be held on Fridays.  If you would like to join, please get in touch with us.   

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 46-53 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 47-53

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read part 3 then part 1.

1. The Major Terrors of the Hour

Verse 47-49

2. The Story of Adam and Iblis

Verse 50

3. The gods of the Idolators did not witness the Creation of anything, not even Themselves  

Verses 51

4. Their Partners are not able to respond and the Criminals are brought to the Fire

Verse 52-53

Sister Shimaa’s Eid Tajweed Quiz for Sisters

Sister Shimaa led us through a Tajweed quiz that she created based on the lessons she has taught us thus far.  Here is an online version of her quiz so you can test yourself. 

Tajweed Quiz 1  

We had great fun completing the quiz together. Congratulations to Sister Alia and Sister Mai and their children for winning the competition. They each received a lovely gift package from Sister Shimaa. 

Children’s Focus: Smiling

Look at the picture, what do you think we will talk about today?

Dialogue

Can you show us your happy faces?

A smile is always on your face when you are happy! 

What things make you happy?

Can you show us your angry/sad faces?

A frown is always on your face when you are angry/sad!

What things make you angry/sad?

Mom’s make a happy face, then Mom’s make an angry face, 

What makes mom’s angry?

What makes mom’s happy?

Children, which do you like to see, the happy face or the angry face?

Hurray for Baba Ali Season 2 Anger Management

 

I SMILE 😊 - Zaky Song

Each child was sent to find something that makes them smile and then present to everyone.

Meanwhile, Sister Winnie read the following:

Also when I see my child smiling at others I will provide positive reinforcement by saying to him, “I like the way you smiled at …..” or when he smiles at me I will say, “I like the way you smiled at me. It makes me feel happy.”   

Source: https://www.muslimhomeschool.net/lessonplans/acheerfulface.pdf

Make a Hadith box  

Use a cardboard box or tin, decorate it if needed, fill it with slips of paper, each one has a hadith written on it. 

Every week, have a hadith session with your children. They remove one slip of paper and then the mom’s read and explain the hadith. For the entire week, the hadith is reinforced with crafts and activities. 

Sister Bana’s Eid Video

The world premiere of our fun celebrations for Eid 2020.

Eid Movie for Amanah Daily Doses Halaqa

Jazak Allahu khairan to Sister Bana for making a compilation of our member’s Eid Celebrations.  It was heart-warming and emotional.  The movie is online for our members and therefore we will not be posting a link here on our Public Blog. 

News and Schedule

Post-Halaqa the sister discussed changing the day of our Halaqas for the remainder of June. They decided on Fridays. 

Our upcoming planned Halaqas are: 

Friday, June 12, 2020, 10:30 am

Friday, June 19, 2020, 10:30 am

Friday, June 26, 2020, 10:30 am

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 # 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 # 13

Optimism

Attendance:

• 2  Sisters

Location:  Headquarters

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

• OPENING DUA

All praise is for Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection.

A dua for waking up from Fortress of the Muslim (with audio)

• 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 Baqarah from Ayat 146  till Ayat 163.  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.

• SISTER’S TALK

Sister Lamiaa gave an interesting talk about tests and trials we experience.  

To read her notes, click here.   

• LEARN A DUA

Part of being optimistic is making dua

Dua’s are never wasted

Aisha radhiallaahu anha said, "No believer makes Dua and it is wasted. Either it is granted here in this world or deposited for him in the Hereafter as long as he does not get frustrated."

Allah’s anger at those who don’t make dua

In fact, it is even wrong to never make Dua, "Whosoever does not supplicate to Allah, He will be angry with Him." [Saheeh Jaami`as-Sagheer #2414]

Source: http://www.missionislam.com/knowledge/drawcloser.html

"O Allah, I ask You for knowledge which is beneficial and sustenance which is good, and deeds which are acceptable. (To be said after giving salam for the fajr prayer)  
for audio   see dua #95   link to hisnulmuslim

• PODCAST

#37: Why YOU Should Become An Optimist

by Muslim Life Hackers  (17:51)

link

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read an article written by Sister Rabia titled:

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind  

• CLOSING DUA

Oh Allah, grant us the patience to forebear our personal trials, the ability to overcome all obstacles that hinder us from your path. Allow us  reflect your love to us through our optimistic attitudes.  

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.