Thursday, June 2, 2016

Halaqa # 53

Shabaan 25, 1437
Ramadan
Around the Corner

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 4 Sisters
  • 1 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 111 till Ayat 130. 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 Amanny and Winnie shared reading aloud the following article:
  • SISTERS TALK
Sisters Rim and Nissa jointly read aloud the following article:
  • NEXT HALAQA and Upcoming Events
Our next Halaqa will take place on Thursday, June 16th at our headquarters in sha Allah.

Amanah Sisters Pre-Ramadan Picnic: June 5th, 11 am JACK DARLING  PARK
A children friendly event!  Gathering together outdoors for a fun picnic before the start of Ramadan Click here for more details and to RSVP.

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  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie read aloud the following article:

Ramadan for the Sick– Reap the Benefits of Ramadan

  • TECH TIP
Sister Winnie shared a web page that helps plan reading the Quran based on your personal goals.  It’s called Quran Planner.  After you answer a few options on the main page, it provides you with a personalized planner to download to help you plan, monitor and accomplish your goal in sha Allah

Quran Planner

  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Rim read aloud and we all discussed the following project, geared for children, but useful to others as well in sha Allah.

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


  • VIDEO

  • 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.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Halaqa # 52

Shabaan 10, 1437

Shabaan

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 3 Sisters
  • 1 Junior Sister

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 138 till Ayat 146. 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:

Ideas for Pratical Tips to do in Shabaan

After reading the article, we thought of a nice project for Shabaan and Ramadan.  In sha Allah, during this month of Shabaan, we will be starting an Amanah Sisters WhatsApp group and adding members.  Then, during Ramadan, small reminders and Deen uplifting snippets will be shared.
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
Our next Halaqa will take place  on Thursday June 2nd,  possibly outdoors.

Pre Ramadan Picnic: June 5th, 11 am JACK DARLING  PARK
A children friendly event!  Gathering together outdoors for a fun picnic before the start of Ramadan in sha Allah.
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
May 6, 2016 - Rajab 29, 1437
Understanding the Prophet's Life (peace be upon him)
Best State
Compiled From:
"Fasting During Shaban" - Zaid Shakir

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly reviewed:

Halaqa # 29

June 3, 2015

Ramadan Prep

Halaqa # 30

June 16, 2015

Ramadan Countdown

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
July 1 6, 2011 - Rajab 29, 1432
Understanding the Prophet's Life
Fasting in Shaban
Compiled From:
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
November 26, 2010 - Dhul-Hijja 20, 1431
Cool Concepts!
Islamic Calendar
Compiled From:
"Making Resolutions That Matter" - YoungMuslims.ca
  • VIDEO  
We all enjoyed listening to the following podcast.
  • 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.