Halaqa # 68

Rabi’ Al-Akhar 21, 1438

Community/Ummah

Year 3

Attendance:

• 4 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sisters

Location: Sister Sara’s Home

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-Anfaal from Ayat 34 to Ayat 52.  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 REFLECTION

We discussed the idea of reading the translation of the meaning of the verses after we read

the Arabic. If any verse stands out to us, and we like to reflect on it, then we do that in sha

Allah following the translation of the meaning. Sisters liked this idea and said it would help

them solidify the meaning and help with understanding the verses more.

Sister Megan read the translation of the approximate meaning from verse 34-48 and Sister

Mona from 49-52. (https://quran.com/8)

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Feb.2nd at Sister Sara’s home.  

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Lamiaa read the following article:

“Ummah” (Community) in the Qur’an

Source: Islam Today

• PIC PICK

Sister Mona  presented the following pictures:

• SEERAH TIME

Sister Sara read the following article:

The Noble Life of the Prophet Peace be upon Him

Pg 83 (in pdf), pg 77-79 in book

Written by: Dr. ‘Ali Muhammad As-Sallaabee

Translated by: Faisal Shafeeq

• SISTERS TALK

Sisters present decided to read the following article on their own:

Islam's role in an ethical society

Written by: Dr. Tariq Ramadan

• VIDEO

The following two videos were chosen for today’s Halaqa.
Due to time constraint, we agreed to watch the second one on our own.

Unity of Muslim Ummah - Ramadan Reminders - Yusuf Estes 9:11

Crisis of the Muslim Ummah By Nouman Ali Khan 6:22

• 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.

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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 # 67

Rabi’ Al-Akhar  7, 1438

Fun & Games

Young and Old

Year 3

Attendance:

• 5 Sisters
• 6 Junior Sisters
• 2 Junior Guests

Location: Sister Sara’s home

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-Anfaal from Ayat 9 to Ayat 33.  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.

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Jan.19th at Sister Sara’s place.   

A new service has started by one of our Shura members.  We are very pleased to launch it today.  Sister Safiyyah (Rebecca) has been helping our new Muslim sisters adjust to their new life with her professional training and personal insight. She is now launching her website Muslimah Life Coaching offering one-on-one coaching for sisters looking to improve their lives and achieve their goals.  We are blessed to have such a needed and vital service available our community, and pray for her success and barakah in her new endeavour.

• SISTERS FUN

Sisters enjoyed the fun competition of  Online Islamic Quizzes - Quiz 1

Sister Rim had a wonderful idea to keep score using a private WhatsApp group.  The questions were shown on a large screen and then sisters all recorded their answers with WhatsApp.

It was a fun way to test our knowledge and inspire us to acquire more in sha Allah.  Here are links to the quizzes we answered:

Quiz 1

Quiz 2

Quiz 3

Quiz 4

Quiz 5

• CHILDRENS FUN

The children enjoyed playing together and after the Sisters Quizzes, they joined in on the fun.

After watching the following videos with some delicious snacks, they eagerly participated in a

special quiz just for them.  Each correct answer was rewarded with a small prize (and big smiles!)

and each child received at least two prizes.

• VIDEO  

Alhumdulillah For Everything by Suhalia Alshaik  3:18

Who is Muhammad? - Learning with Zaky Series 3:52

The Prophet Mohammed[pbuh] Through The Eyes of Children 3:41

• 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.

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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.