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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Halaqa # 94


Jumada 1  28, 1439 AH


Beginnings


Year 4


Attendance: 7 Sisters
2 Junior Sisters
3 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


QURAN: READING

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few words, ayahs (according to
her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah Ar Ra'd from Ayah 1
to Ayah 5.  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 read an English Approximation (Sahih International) of the above verses.


QURAN: TAFSIR

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir.
Volume 5 Page 230-239 (From our library shelf)
Sister Maryum read the highlighted section.




QURAN: TAJWEED

Tajweed rule: Basic Attributes Part 2 Characteristics that do not have opposites.


We watched part of the following video:    Online video course: E-Learning Centre  

Attributes of Letters | Level 2 - Lesson 14 | Read Quran With Tajweed



Then We listened to  Surah Al-Ikhlas.  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.


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

Sister Mona read from:
Discussion: such a strong and noble woman

FITNESS BREAK


250 Steps In sha Allah, we will be adding a “Fitness Tip” during our

                                            Fitness Break in  future Halaqas.






A TEMPORARY GIFT

Sister Rim read the Iddah: Sept 7, page 48
Discussion: The power and comfort of Dua
Link to Purchase a pdf                Link to buy


ASMA UL HUSNA

In sha Allah, we will be choosing one Name to review each Halaqa.


الْخَالِقُ    Al-Khaaliq: The Creator

The One who brings everything from nonexistence to existence

Found In Quraan Ayah(s): (6:102)(13 :16)(39:62 )(40:62)(5 9:24)



NEXT HALAQA



In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Thursday, March 1st.


Did you know….. That the month of Ramadan is about 3 months away in sha Allah.

NURTURING EEMAN IN CHILDREN

Sister Lamiaa read the following sections:
The Arabic Language
Discussion: How can we incorporate Arabic into our daily lives?

VIDEO  

We watched the following video:


DON’T BE SAD

Sister Megan read Repel boredom with work   
Discussion:
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.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Halaqa # 70

Jumada 1  19 1438


Did you know…..?


Year 3
Attendance:
  • 6 Sisters
  • 3 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 At-Tawba from Ayah 1 to Ayah 26.  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


Did you know Surah At-Tawba is the only Surah in the Quran that does not start
with “Bismillah “?


Sisters Lamiaa, Marwa, Rim and Mona read the translation of the approximate meaning  (https://quran.com/9)

  • SISTERS TALK
Did you know Ramadan in sha Allah, is just over 14 weeks away?  
We found this article to share.
Sister Sara read it.
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on March.2nd at Sister Sara’s home.


Did you know that there is an event coming soon?


FMW's Annual International Women's Day Gala
Versailles Convention Centre
6721 Edwards Blvd.
Mississauga, ON L5T 2V9

Sunday, 5 March 2017 from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM


Women's Day Gala.JPG

  • SEERAH TIME
Did you know that our Prophet (salla Allahu ’alaihi wassalam)  wrote letters to various rulers?
Sister Lamiaa read the following:
“When we look at the Prophet's letters to the various rulers, including the two most
powerful leaders in the world, we can identify several features that are common to all of them”
Click here to continue reading.
  • SEERAH TIME


Did you know that………?
Sister Sara shared the quiz she made based on the book she borrowed in


The Last of the Prophets (saws) - QUIZ
To take her quiz click here.
  • TECH TALK


Did you know that there is an app for your phone that has these features?


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“Application focused around various Islamic content, including the Quran, Quran Translations, Quran Recitations, Authentic Hadith Translations, Prayer Time, Qibla Compass, Zakat Calculator, Islamic history and complete Islamic Guide. Provides tools for studying Islam and memorizing the Quran. Explore the new unique and intuitive way to discuss and share your Islamic knowledge.”




Did you know that there is a website/app to search for the tafsir of an Ayah?
Tafsir.io.JPG


This is a very useful (ongoing) compilation of short explanations of verses in the Quran by renowned contemporary scholars in various languages.


You can search by


As this is an ongoing project, not all verses are available yet.  They are looking for volunteers to help with this project. Click here to learn more.


  • SPECIAL DUA
Did you know one of our Halaqa members has been absent for some time due to illness.  
We joined together to make a special dua for her healing.
Sister Lamiaa lead a duaa for Sister N.
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  • VIDEO  

Did you know the favorite Dua of NAK?
We watched the following 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.