Thursday, March 4, 2021

Halaqa # 176

Rajab 20, 1442 AH                 40 days to Ramadan*



Always Remember Allah



Year 7


Attendance:  

7 Sisters


Location: Online via Google Meet

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


Note: During our Halaqa’s, Allah willing,  we encourage discussion after each section.  Sisters can share their reflections, thoughts and questions.

 

 

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

Sister Alia read Surah Fatihah aloud; then she recited from Surah Taa-Haa verses 126-135, followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran.  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 Taa-Haa verses 126-135


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read # 2 and 3.


  1. Severe Torment for Him Who transgresses beyond bounds

Verse 127

  1. Many Nations were destroyed and in Them is a Lesson

The Command to be patient and perform the Five daily Prayers

Verses 128-130

  1. Do not look at the Enjoyment of the Wealthy, be patient in the worship of Allah   (this section was missing a Hadith at the end, we’ve included it below in the discussion)

The Request of the Polytheists for Proofs while the Qur'an is itself a Proof

Verses 131-135


Discussion: 

Episode 5: Switching Shifts | Angels in Your Presence with Omar Suleiman 5:09


  • Such a simple yet powerful instruction from Allah, the Most Generous.


«يَقُولُ اللهُ تَعَالى: يَا ابْنَ آدَمَ تَفَرَّغْ لِعِبَادَتِي أَمْلَأْ صَدْرَكَ غِنىً وَأَسُدَّ فَقْرَكَ، وَإِنْ لَمْ تَفْعَلْ، مَلَأْتُ صَدْرَكَ شُغْلًا وَلَمْ أَسُدَّ فَقْرَك»

Allah, the Exalted, says, "O son of Adam, perform My worship and I will fill your chest with wealth and fulfill your needs. If you do not do so, then I will fill your chest with toil and I will not fulfill your needs.''



Quran: Tajweed   (postponed)

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack  

(today’s lesson PDf page 28) Booklet page 27

We now have a Tajweed Channel and Group on Telegram, where Sisters can catch up on missed lessons and participate in group discussions.  Email us if you would like to join. 


Note:

Sister Shimaa was unavailable for today’s lesson, therefore we postponed it.


A Temporary Gift

Sister Karima read: 

Voices of the Oppressed: The ground will be opened

Reflections on Love, Loss and Healing: Allah’s Plans

Page 174-177

Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy


Note:  

  • Sisters were emotional listening to “Allah’s Plans”.  

  • They reflected on the concept of time. 

  • We remembered our previous Halaqa “Blink of an Eye”  

  • Sister Bana discussed a podcast she had heard and shared it post-Halaqa.

Tafseer Surah 103 – Asr Part 1 by Nouman Ali Khan


Dua al Ghaib 


One of our members had a family medical emergency.  We prayed for her and her family.



بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم


أسال الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم أن يشفي 

المرضى 


I ask Allah, the Mighty, Lord of the mighty throne to cure the sick.


اللهم أذهب البأس رب الناس واشف انت الشافي لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك شفاءٌ لا يغادر سقما


Oh Allah, take away the hardship, Lord of the people, and remove this pain and cure it You are

the one who cures, and there is no one besides You that can cure, grant such a cure that no illness remains. 


Oh Allah Al Shafi, grant a cure for our sister’s loved one and give them patience during this time.

Make it an expiation of their sins and increase them in ranking Ameen.



Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Alia read the following: 

Part Three: Developing an Islamic Personality

Chapter 12       Additional Keys to Developing an Islamic Personality

Encourage a focus on worthy values and related projects 1 page 2 pages


Pdf Page 165-166

Discussion:

  • While we want to educate our children on the realities of the world around them, we have to be sensitive to their unique personalities and how they can internalize some situations in negative ways that affect their mental health. 

  • We have to not only show compassion and caring for the world at large but also in our micro-world with our sisters and community. 


Don’t Be Sad

Sister Bana read  Do not be sad  ~  Always remember Allah

 Pdf pg 106-107

E-book,   page 107-108

Discussion:  

  • We took the name of our Halaqa from this reading.

  • Sister Bana remarked on the Ayah quoted in regards to children diverting you from the remembrance of Allah. She said that we should try to remember Allah, when we are with our children, find moments to thank Allah and teach and help our children remember Allah as well. 

  • Sister Winnie remembered a hadith she read recently: 


  • The beginning of the reading had many quotes from the Quran using only the Surah number and not the name.

  • We discussed how we could try to memorize the Surah numbers. 

    • We all have memories that are associated with particular numbers. A very simple example is the months of the years, if we say 7, we know that is July. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could have the same association for the blessed Surahs of the Glorious Quran? 

    • Think of your age, your address, the year you graduated etc, etc. Look up the corresponding Surah. Print off a list of all the Surah’s then slowly list in the corresponding memory trigger.  

Learn A Dua

Al-Buhuti reported: Umar, (Radhiyallahu anhu), may Allah be pleased with him, said, 

“O Allah, show me the truth as truth and guide me to follow it. Show me the false as false and guide me to avoid it.”

Source: Sharḥ al-Muntahá al-Irādāt 3/497


Discussion:    

  • Sister Rim discussed the difficulty in knowing truth from falsehood and how this dua is a comfort to those seeking to gain knowledge and benefit from it. 

  • Sister Alia discussed how the early scholars in the past had differences of opinion and some were whipped or imprisoned. We need to have respectful disagreements.  Only Allah, Al Haqq knows the absolute truth. We make this dua to help us follow the correct path. 

  • Sister Winnie shared the following post Halaqa:

Source: And the Answer is . . . Al-Haqq! - Understand Al-Qur'an Academy


  • Sister Alia shared the following with the sisters.

Sahih Muslim 2454 - The Book of the Merits of the Companions - كتاب فضائل الصحابة رضى الله تعالى عنهم

 



Video Series: Angels in Your Presence

We watched the following video:

Episode 7: The Banner Above You | Angels in Your Presence with Omar Suleiman 3:27

Discussion:    

  • We discussed the idea of taking this concept and using it to help our children think of the start of their day. Make little flags with various intentions written on them. Then, when the child wakes, have them choose one of those flags.  If the child does something inappropriate throughout the day, take their flag away and have a talk with them.  Explain how Allah, Al Ghafur forgives and gives another chance for us to do good then have the child choose a new or the same intention. 

  • Another way to help children start their day is to surprise them with notes written on the bathroom mirror with whiteboard markers. 


News and Schedule


Third Thursday of the month   

Thursday, March 18th  

Halaqa Online via Google Meet  

First Thursday of the month

Thursday, April 1st   

🌟🌟🌟Start of Year 8 🌟🌟🌟

Halaqa Online via Google Meet  

 

Off the Record

A few minutes set aside before the Halaqa ends for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 



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.    

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Halaqa # 175

Rajab 4, 1442 AH


Obedience



Year 7


Attendance:  8 Sisters:

Location: Online via Google Meet

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

 

Note: During our Halaqa’s, Allah willing,  we encourage discussion after each section.  Sisters can share their reflections, thoughts and questions.



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

Sister Alia read Surah Fatihah aloud; then she recited from Surah Taa-Haa verses 114-125, followed by Sister Rim, reading the English Approximation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran.  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 Taa-Haa verses 114-125


We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir   Volume 6 

Sister Alia read #1 & 3.


  1. The Qur'an was revealed so that the People would have Taqwa and reflect

The Command to the Prophet to listen to the Qur'an when it is revealed without making haste

Verses 113-114

  1. The Story of Adam and Iblis

Verses 115-122

  1. The Descent of Adam to the Earth and the Promise of Good for the Guided and Evil for the Transgressors

Verses 123-126

Discussion:   

  • When working on Quran recitation, be more concerned with the quality of your memorizing, rather than the quantity.  Absorb the verses into your heart and brain.

  •  The difference between Guidance given to the Prophet and reminders that come in our daily life. 

  • Sister Alia discussed Making Dua (Supplicating) While Reciting the Quran and shared a beneficial Q&A

  • Try to maintain your relationship with the Quran and your memorization. Even if you have memorized a little, don’t forget it, retain and build on it. 

  • Sister Alia talked about the following video by Dr. Ayman Swaid. Particularly the dangers of forgetting what you memorized.  Make dua for Allah, swt to help you retain it and continue your journey of memorizing.

 002 التبيان في آداب حمل القرآن - د. أيمن سويد   


Quran: Tajweed

We are following a book from our library that is not copyrighted.

Tajweed for Beginners  Prepared by Qari Ismail Essack  

(today’s lesson PDf page 26-27)

We now have a Tajweed Channel and Group on Telegram, where Sisters can catch up on missed lessons and participate in group discussions.  Email us if you would like to join. 


Sister Shimaa, repeated the lesson from last week, to ensure we had a good understanding of the concepts: Al-Itbaaq and Al-Infitaah


Here is a link to today’s lesson:

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LETTERS, PART 5, AL-ITBAAQ AND AL-INFITAAH


And here is a link to a video she wanted us to watch.

Al-Itbaaq & Al-Infitaah - Sifaat al Huroof Tajweed Lessons in English



Homework:   (we were given an extension, now due, next Halaqa in shaa Allah)

  • Find a ayah that shows Mustaliya

  • Find an ayah that shows Mutbiqah



Asma ul-Husna

Sister Alia read information about our next two names and then she recited the first 24 names.

99 Names of Allah – Part 2 (Seeking help with Asma ul Husna ) Series


Part 2   names 33,34




Discussion:  

  • the difference between 

    • Al-Ghafur  (Allah forgives even the biggest sins)

    • Al-Ghafar   (Allah is forgiving even if we have many sins)


  • Dul Maghfirah  ذو المغفرة The Owner of maghfirah

  • Wasiyya واسع   ' the One Whose Maghfirah is vast


 

Great Women of Islam Who Were Given the Good News of Paradise

Sister Mai  continued reading about

Umm Habiba Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan radi Allahu anha  

Starting at pdf from the stars on page 122 to the stars on page 126 (3.5 Pages)

In the book, page 127 bottom -131 top

Kindle edition



Video Series: Angels in Your Presence

We watched the following video:

Episode 6: As You Step Out | Angels in Your Presence with Omar Suleiman 3:32

Discussion:   Sister Rim discussed the following video

GET TO KNOW: Ep. 1 - Surah Al-Fatihah - Nouman Ali Khan - Quran Weekly


Learn A Dua  (shared post-Halaqa)






Nurturing Eman in Children  

Sister Winnie read the following: 

Part Three: Developing an Islamic Personality

Chapter 12       Additional Keys to Developing an Islamic Personality

Obedience in the family unit 2 pages


Pdf Page 163-165

Discussion:    The sisters had a very interesting discussion about obedience, each sharing her thoughts after listening to the reading.  At first, it seemed that there was a difference of opinion, but after more discussion, we all realized that we actually agreed with each other.  We felt the choice of words and word order in the book, didn’t fully relate the absolute Obedience to Allah, the Most High, and then the obedience to family etc is next.  This becomes natural, when the person you are obeying, husband, parent, has the love of Allah, first and foremost. 

  • Sister Mai shared the following post Halaqa: 


News and Schedule


Third Thursday of the month   

Thursday, March 4th  

Halaqa Online via Google Meet  

First Thursday of the month

Thursday, March 18th

Halaqa Online via Google Meet  

 

Off the Record

A new section for sisters to share personal observations from their life. 


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.