Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Halaqa # 52

Shabaan 10, 1437

Shabaan

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 3 Sisters
  • 1 Junior Sister

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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 138 till Ayat 146. 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
We jointly read and discussed the following article:

Ideas for Pratical Tips to do in Shabaan

After reading the article, we thought of a nice project for Shabaan and Ramadan.  In sha Allah, during this month of Shabaan, we will be starting an Amanah Sisters WhatsApp group and adding members.  Then, during Ramadan, small reminders and Deen uplifting snippets will be shared.
  • NEXT HALAQA and News
Our next Halaqa will take place  on Thursday June 2nd,  possibly outdoors.

Pre Ramadan Picnic: June 5th, 11 am JACK DARLING  PARK
A children friendly event!  Gathering together outdoors for a fun picnic before the start of Ramadan in sha Allah.
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
May 6, 2016 - Rajab 29, 1437
Understanding the Prophet's Life (peace be upon him)
Best State
Compiled From:
"Fasting During Shaban" - Zaid Shakir

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly reviewed:

Halaqa # 29

June 3, 2015

Ramadan Prep

Halaqa # 30

June 16, 2015

Ramadan Countdown

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
July 1 6, 2011 - Rajab 29, 1432
Understanding the Prophet's Life
Fasting in Shaban
Compiled From:
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read the following article received via email subscription:
November 26, 2010 - Dhul-Hijja 20, 1431
Cool Concepts!
Islamic Calendar
Compiled From:
"Making Resolutions That Matter" - YoungMuslims.ca
  • VIDEO  
We all enjoyed listening to the following podcast.
  • 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.

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Halaqa # 51

Rajab 27, 1437
Witr

Year 3
Attendance:
  • 5 Sisters
  • 2 Junior Sisters
  • 1 Junior Guest

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. 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 Al-An’aam from Ayat 111  till Ayat 137 . 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
We jointly read and discussed  the following article

What is the best way of offering Witr prayer?

source: Islam Q&A

  • NEXT HALAQA and Upcoming Events
Our next Halaqa will take place  on Wednesday,  May  18th possibly outdoors.

PRE RAMADAN PICNIC proposed for JACK DARLING  PARK, It would be a children friendly event!  Gathering together outdoors for a fun picnic before the start of Ramadan  (starts June 7th approx). So picnic tentative date is Sunday, 5th of June at 11am. In sha Allah. Expect an email update, in sha Allah.
  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read and discussed:

Allah’s name “Witr”

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read and discussed:

Dua in the Qunoot of Witr Prayer

  • SISTERS TALK
We reviewed some of the following Hadiths:

The Witr Prayer.
Time for witr prayer.
Nature and number of rak'at for witr.
Recitation in the witr.
Al-Qunut in the Witr.
How to perform the qunut.
Supplications after the witr.
Prohibition of two witr prayers in one night.
Making up a missed witr.
Al-Qunut in the five prayers.
Al-Qunut in salatul fajr.

A selection of Hadiths taken from Sahih Al Bukhari on the topic of Witr  Volume 2 Book 16

  • SISTERS TALK
We jointly read:

If I performed the Witr prayer during the first part of the night and then I woke up during the latter part of the night, how shall I pray?


  • 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.