Halaqa # 48

Jumada 11  11, 1437

Welcome Home

Year 2

Attendance:

• 8 Sisters
• 2 Junior Sisters
• 1 Junior Guest
• 5 Special Guests: Newly arrived Syrian widow and her 4 children

Location: Headquarters (upstairs)

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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 36  till Ayat 68 .

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

Sisters Rim and Mona jointly read the following article posted on Muslim Matters.

Interview With Hijarbie Creator Haneefah Adam

• NEXT HALAQA

Our next Halaqa will be the start of our third year in sha Allah.  It will take place  on Thursday, April  7th.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Lamiaa read the following article:

Short Biography of Imam Ibn Kathir

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read the following article posted on Hadith of the Day

My name is Maryam and this is how I accepted Islam

• VIDEO  

We watched the following two videos ending with our closing dua followed by a Welcoming Party for Sister Manal and family.

Don't Be Sad: 2:38

An excerpt from the book about happiness; - by Aaidh ibn Abdullah Al-Qarni

Mishari Rashid Al Afasy  RAHMAN 4:35

• 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.

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 # 47

Jumada 1 23, 1437

The Ansar

Year 2

Attendance:

• 4 Sisters
• 2 Junior Sisters
• 1 Junior Guest

Location: Headquarters (upstairs)

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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 9  till Ayat 35.

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 Mona read aloud the following article:

Who are the Ansar and the Muhajirun?  (4 min read)

• BOOK CLUB

Book: Don’t Be Sad
Author: Aaidh ibn Abdullah Al-Qarni
Sisters read pages 314-316 together and discussed following:

• The importance of having a good friend
• In Islam security is a must

New Pages to read for next Halaqa  pgs. 304 - 314 in sha Allah
Some questions to consider for our next selected reading:

• What are some reflections you can share with us about our reading this week?
• How did the selected reading make you feel? What emotions and/or thoughts were provoked as a result of the pages read?

• In which way, if any, have you benefited from this reading?

• Have you learnt or gained any new information from our selected reading? If yes, please share with us.

• NEXT HALAQA

Our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Thursday March 17rd, in sha Allah, with a special guest in sha Allah.  

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Lamiaa read aloud the following article:

The Muhajirin and Al-Ansar are the Supporters of One Another

Quran Tafsir Ibn Kathir

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Rim read aloud the following article:

The other Ansar: Companions of Prophet Jesus

• VIDEO  

Emotional Khutbah To The Ansar - Hamza Yusuf 7:30

• 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.

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 # 46

Jumada 1  9, 1437

Prophet Muhammad

Peace be upon Him

Year 2

Attendance:

• 3 Sisters
• 3 Junior Sisters
• 1 Junior Guest

Location: Headquarters (upstairs)

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 Al-Maaida from Ayat 114 till Surah Al-An’aam 

Ayat 8. 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

We jointly read and discussed the following article:

Prophet Muhammad Loves You (3 min read)

• BOOK CLUB

Book: Don’t Be Sad
Author: Aaidh ibn Abdullah Al-Qarni
Previous Assigned Pages: 26-38

Reflections & Discussion: Sisters read a portion of the reading, then we collectively discussed 

the pages read.

New Pages to read for next Halaqa will be sent via email to Book Club members 

in sha Allah:
Some questions to consider for our next selected reading:

• What are some reflections you can share with us about our reading this week?
• How did the selected reading make you feel? What emotions and/or thoughts were provoked as a result of the pages read?

• In which way, if any, have you benefited from this reading?

• Have you learnt or gained any new information from our selected reading? If yes, please share with us.

• NEXT HALAQA

Our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Thursday, March 3rd, in sha Allah

• SISTERS TALK

We jointly read and discussed  the following article:

A Man of Mercy (4 min read)

• LEARN A TERM

Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (Arabic: صلى الله عليه و سلم)

• May the blessings and the peace of Allah be upon him (Muhammad).
• Peace be upon him.

This phrase is often abbreviated to “sws”

Applies to RasulAllah (sws) only.

Sall Allahu ʿalayhi wa-’alih  (Arabic: صلى الله عليه وآله)

• May Allah grant peace and honour to him and his family.

This phrase is often abbreviated to “saww”

Applies to RasulAllah sws only.

Sallallah Alayhi Walihi WaSabihi Wasallam

(Arabic: صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم)

• May God exalt and bring peace upon him, his family, and his companions

Applies to RasulAllah sws only.

source: Islamic Terminology

• SISTERS TALK

We jointly read and discussed  the following article:

A Man of Ultimate Consideration

(4 min read)

• TECH TIP

Wunderlist app

Wunderlist works seamlessly across all major devices to keep your life in sync.

• VIDEO  

How did the Prophet Muhammad (p) respond to insults?

Nouman Ali Khan (2:19)

Peace be upon the Prophet 

Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly (6:19)

Uniqueness of Verse on Tremendous Character of Prophet (pbuh)

Nouman Ali Khan (4:26)

• 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.

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.