Halaqa # 90

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Rabi’ 11  2, 1439 AH

Blessings

Year 4

Attendance: 2 Sisters

                  

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 79 to Ayah 86.  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.

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

QURAN: TAFSIR

We have chosen to use Tafsir Ibn Kathir.

Volume 5 Page 195-201 (From our library shelf)

We read from the following sections:

Yusuf's Brothers offer taking One of Them instead of Binyamin as a Slave, Yusuf rejects the Offer

Yusuf's Brothers consult Each Other in Confidence; the Advice Their Eldest Brother gave Them

Allah's Prophet Ya`qub receives the Grievous News

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

Sisters read:

Exploits and Achievements of the 'Sahabiyat (Women Companions)

Political Achievements

Discussion: What a revelation to learn how the women were valued and involved in the Political affaris.

A TEMPORARY GIFT

Sisters read the Introduction: Losing Amr pages 27 - 31

Discussion:  Think of the blessings in your life that you take for granted.

Link to Purchase a pdf                   Link to buy

NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on Thursday, January 4th at our headquarters.

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.

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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 # 38

Muharram  1, 1437

Timely Talk

Year 2

Attendance:

• 8  Sisters
• 3  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 An-Nissa  from Ayat 75 till Ayat 91. (This was 

inadvertently out of sequence with our previous Halaqa but insha Allah, we will resume 

Surah Nissa Ayat 175 next Halaqa.) 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 Sara gave a very informative talk about Allah’s name:  Al Hakam.

To read her summary, click here.

• LEARN A TERM   ~    BIDAH

Sister Sana researched the term Bidah and discussed with us the meaning and examples of Bidah. To read her summary, click here.

• NEXT HALAQA

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held on Thursday November 5th, 2015 indoors  at our Headquarters upstairs from 10am-12 noon.  

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Rim  read aloud an article chosen especially for today entitled:

The Proper Way of Celebrating the New Hijri Year

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie shared an article about the Islamic Sacred month of Muharram and  'Ashura The 10th day of Muharram entitled: Be Careful During the Sacred Month of Muharram

• TECH TALK

Sister Sara  discussed a website she recommends

VirtualMosque.com.

We will be adding this website to our list of resources insha Allah.

• VIDEO

An inspiring video about why Muslims should be voting!

Muslims, Rock the Vote 23:00 (Imam Khalid Latif rocks Muslim civic engagement in a sermon at the Islamic Center at NYU)

Following the video, sisters participated in a lively discussion with various viewpoints. Also, we remembered an article from an earlier Halaqa (#14) An interview with Jamal Badawi on Muslim participation in North American politics conducted by RadioIslam.com Click on the title to read a transcript.

• 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.

Halaqa # 14

Muslim / Non-Muslim Relations

Attendance:

• 5  Sisters
• 1  Junior Sister

Location:  Headquarters

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

• OPENING DUA

The following dua is taken from Jamal Badawi’s book titled “Selected Prayers”, Chapter 1, Dua from the Quran, section 2D, Supplication, Prayer for Patience, Perseverance and Steadfastness.

• 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 Baqarah from Ayat 164  till Ayat 176.  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.

• SISTER’S TALK

Muslim Participation in Politics

Sister Rim and Sister Lamiaa jointly read.

An interview with Jamal Badawi on Muslim participation in North American politics conducted by RadioIslam.com

• LEARN A DUA

“Sayyid al-istighfar” (the master supplication for forgiveness)

The following dua is taken from Jamal Badawi’s book titled “Selected Prayers”, chapter 2: Dua from Sunnah: Al-Ma’thoorat.

• TECH TIP

Sister Winnie talked about Dr. Jamal Badawi highlighting his

Website: http://www.jamalbadawi.org/ and

Various books compiled or authored by him available from our lending library:

Gender Equity in Islam

The Muslim Woman's Dress

At-Taharah

Muhammad In The Bible

Muhammad's Prophethood: An Analytical View

Selected Prayers, A collection of Du'a from the Qur'an and Sunnah

Volumes 1-5 cassette tape collection

• VIDEO

Muslims/Non-Muslims Relations: Misunderstood Qur'anic Texts (30:04)

A lecture by Dr. Jamal Badawi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvKCBM-VHbk

• CLOSING DUA

The following dua is taken from Jamal Badawi’s book titled “Selected Prayers”

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.