Thursday, September 3, 2015

Halaqa # 35

Dhul-Qadah  19,  1436
Patience & Hajj


Year 2
Attendance:
  • 7  Sisters
  • 5  Junior Sisters
  • 3  Junior Guests
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 122
till Ayat 147 . 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


Sister Sara presented a talk about Patience.  To read a copy of her talk, click here.
Following the talk, sisters participated in a discussion about practical ways one can show compassion to others.
  • LEARN A DUA


Supplication to be recited on the Day of Arafat  taken from:
Fortress of the Muslim Page 171 #119
To listen to this dua click here


"None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without
partner. To Him belongs all praise and sovereignty and He is over all
things omnipotent."
لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّهُ وَحْـدَهُ لا شَـريكَ له، لهُ المُلـكُ ولهُ الحَمـد، وهوَ على كلّ شيءٍ قدير
Lâ ilâha illâ l-lâhu wahdahu lâ sharîka lahu, lahu-l-mulku wa lahu
lhamdu, wa huwacalâ kulli shay’in qadîr.

  • NEXT HALAQA


In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held on Thursday September 17th, 2015 outdoors at the Celebration Square in front of the Mississauga Library from 10 am-12 noon. Sisters and children are encouraged to attend.  


  • SISTERS TALK
Sister Winnie briefly went over a talk originally presented in Halaqa # 12.

  • TECK TALK
Sister Winnie was very excited to talk about a great comprehensive online website for learning about Hajj created by Islamic Bulletin.


They have compiled an online collection of multiple resources in various formats
including multi-language guides, apps, maps, books and an interactive desktop
program.
She encourages you to check out their website by clicking on the following links:


If you have a desktop computer, you can learn about the Hajj and Umrah journey in a sequential mode. English Version  or the Arabic Version


Apps for Iphone or Android (the android app is from Darussalam Publishers and Distributors)

Videos


Maps



  • 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.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

PICNIC AT THE PROMENADE


As salam alaikum dear Sisters,

Amanah Sisters are holding a Picnic this coming Sunday, August 30th, in the 
afternoon from 3-5 pm, in sha Allah. We will be meeting, insha Allah, inside the park
at Douglas Kennedy Headland Section which features a boardwalk, picnic areas with a
playground and splash pad nearby. This is a children friendly event, in sha Allah, some sisters will  bring along some fun toys for them to play with.
  
If you would like to bring a food/snack/dessert item to share with those who attend, 
please do.  Water and Juice will be provided in sha Allah, as well as plates napkins etc.

Spread the word and invite other sisters to attend as well.  If you need help
with transportation, let us know in the comment box, and insha Allah, some of our members can help you out.

Please click on this link to learn more details and RSVP. http://evite.me/jWGQuSr228

Looking forward to you joining us for a fun-filled afternoon in sha Allah :)!

Ma'a salama
Amanah Sisters

Event Team