Halaqa # 89

﷽

Rabi’1 18, 1439

Sahabiyat

Women Companions

Year 4

Attendance: 4 Sisters

                    1 Junior Sister

                    2 Junior Guests

Location: 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 letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Yusuf from Ayah 70 to Ayah 78.  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.

We discussed the issue of each sister saying: A’udhu billahi min ash-Shaytaan-ir-rajeem, Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim, aloud before their individual reading and a knowledgeable sister present informed us it would be ok for the first sister reading to say aloud and the rest to say quietly with her, then if the reading is continuous no need to repeat, but if the reading is interrupted, then that would require saying it again.

We also discussed the issue of how to correct individual recitations. We decided that only one sister should do this and it should be the one who is most knowlegable in this area. We decided that our Arabic Teacher Sister Noora, would be first in line to correct, followed by Sister M. Sister S and then Sister D depending on who was present.

Sisters read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of the above verses.

QURAN: TAFSIR

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Volume 5 Page 190-195 (From our library shelf)

We read from the following sections:

Yusuf had His Golden Bowl placed in Binyamin's Bag; a Plot to keep Him in Egypt

Yusuf's Brothers accuse Him of Theft!

QURAN: TAJWEED

We listened to  Surah Al-Kawthar This link has both the recitation by Sheikh Husary and the individual word pronunciation (click on each word) for learning Arabic. The following link  is useful for study as well. Quran for Listening, Learning and Practicing  Sisters who practice their reading in sha Allah will have an opportunity at the next Halaqa to have a sister listen to their recitation.

Tajweed rule:The Makhaarij of the Letters: Al Kayshoom

Sister Dania presented our Tajweed Rule.

note: the website we were using as a reference is no longer available, therefore we will instead be using the following video course for reference in sha Allah

Online video course: E-Learning Centre  

GREAT WOMEN OF ISLAM WHO WERE GIVEN THE GOOD NEWS OF PARADISE

Sisters read Exploits and Achievements of the 'Sahabiyat (Women Companions)  

Discussion: How strong and prominent the women were………

TEMPORARY GIFT

Sisters read the Introduction: Losing Amr pages 26 - 27

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy

SHOW AND TELL

Sister Winnie showed us a journal she received. It is called Seeking Jannah and is beautifully designed and functional journal for 2018. https://www.momentora.com/

NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Thursday, December 21st at our headquarters.

There is a what’s App Group for sisters wishing to read Quran daily.  Sister Munz (Alumni of al-Huda) sends out daily amounts then sisters reply with either read, listened, tafsir.  They just started a new session, so message us if you would like her contact info.

DUA AL-GHAYB

We made dua’s for two families who have gone through a fire and are facing financial and medical hardship

May Allah, swt, make it easy for them to rebuild their business and give them Shifaa from their burns.

We made dua for one of our dear members Sister M.

We made dua for the son of one of our members who has hearing issues.

May Allah, swt heal O... and guide him.

NURTURING EEMAN IN CHILDREN

Sisters read a summary of:

Part One, Chapter Three, The Basics of Parenting

Basic rights of the child (Duties of the Parents)

Basic rights of the parent (Duties of the child)

VIDEO

We watched:   

The Beginning and the End with Omar Suleiman: Limitations (Ep 3)  12:02

DON’T BE SAD

Sisters read Leave the future alone until it comes   

Discussion:  Preparing for our next life

Link to the purchase pdf

We have this book in our Library (it is currently borrowed, but you can submit a request to borrow, in sha Allah)

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.

Nurturing Eeman in Children Chapter 3: (2/3)

The Basics of Parenting (part 2)

Gender roles

There is no superiority of one gender over the other. Superiority as a construct is actually measured in terms of righteousness and piety. Within this general framework, Allah has assigned specific roles for males and females in daily functioning. Each gender has been given specific qualities and traits to fulfil their respective roles.  This role differentiation is necessary for effective functioning of the family unit, since Allah has created systems with balance and order. The family is a system and it functions most efficiently when the laws of nature and the laws of Allah are implemented.

While this concept of traditional gender roles is also found in other world religious and cultural groups, the trend (or even norm) in many areas of the world is toward the elimination of such a distinct differentiation.  Muslims should be aware of this and cautious of the attempts being made to disrupt the traditional gender roles ordained by Allah.

The honourable role of motherhood

Motherhood is highly respected in Islam and is a means through which a woman may gain immense spiritual rewards.  Being a mother is the most valuable job in this worldly life, for she will raise the next generation and build a solid foundation for society. Her time will be spent in nurturing, instructing, and guiding — her primary duties as a mother. For this reason, she is given the honour and respect that she deserves.Allah has created this role specifically for women as part of His mercy. For this purpose, Allah has conferred upon women the unique qualities and characteristics necessary for effectual fulfilment of this role. Women tend to be more nurturing, compassionate, sensitive, and patient: all qualities needed to create a warm, loving, and peaceful atmosphere within the home.

Motherhood is a full-time career, entailing pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding, and many years of childrearing. These are sufficient responsibilities for one individual without adding the additional burden of having to provide for the family. It is part of Allah’s mercy that women are not required to work outside of the home to bring sustenance for their children.

Women and work

Building families must come first, as this is the main obligation for women. This notion should always be foremost in her mind. Having said that, being a mother does not necessarily preclude work outside of the home. There are some situations, however, where it may be necessary for a mother to work…..., the benefits must carefully be weighed against any harm that may arise.

There are several key guidelines that should be followed when making this decision:

1. a woman must first obtain consent from her husband, primarily due to the fact that he may have a broader perspective on how her work may influence the family and its functioning;

2. a woman must ensure that her home and children are properly taken care of and that there is no neglect in this aspect; her absence should not in any way cause harm to her family;

3. care must be taken to choose employment that is appropriate and fits with the special nature of the woman in accordance with the norms of Islamic law;

4. care must to taken to avoid jobs which may lead to transgression of the limits of Islam (such as excessive mixing of genders);

5. she must adhere to the principles of Islam with regard to her clothing and demeanour.

The role of fatherhood

The husband  is responsible for their physical welfare and wellbeing, which also entails a measure of safety and security. Due to this responsibility, the father is the authority in the family and the leader of the family unit and is worthy of due respect and obedience.

In cooperation with the mother, the father also attends to the spiritual, psychological, and intellectual socialization of their children which means that he must be involved in the training and rearing of his children.

Children need interaction and time with their father just as they do with their mother. The Muslim father is an inspiring role model, teacher, friend, and a source of practical advice.

A review on the impact on fatherhood by the US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development shows that a child with an involved father has better social skills by the time s/he reaches nursery, performs better academically, and is less likely to have behavioural problems in the future.  Once again, scientific research attests to the wisdom of Islamic teachings.

Nurturing one’s own eeman

The lessons that are acquired over the course of reading this book are not only applicable to children, but to those holding the book as well. This is, in reality, one of the purposes of this endeavour. A long standing tenet in the education field is that we tend to learn the most by teaching others. Parents need to explore other means to enhance their eeman, whether it be through seeking knowledge (essential), increasing worship, or contributing to the Muslim community. Doing this will make the task of nurturing eeman in children all that much easier.

Free PDF Link