Aug 10: Guest Speaker tonight !

~* Habibi Halaqas *~ presents its Ist guest speaker ! Sister Heba Alshareef Heba Alshareef is a teacher and writer who has been mentoring women around the world to discover their unique talents, act on their aspirations to achieve great things, and find authentic happiness. Her most recent work is the part narrative, part operational manual, part workbook, and all inspiration Release Your Inner Queen of Sheba! Procedure and Protocols to lead your best life! Other writing credits include UK based Sisters Magazine and islamonline, as well as a host of community newspapers, both Islamic and mainstream.She regularily presents to female audiences on the value of harnessing the legacy of strong Muslim women from our past to move us forward in our present, to establish projects that serve...

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Aug 10: Guest Speaker tonight !

~* Habibi Halaqas *~ presents its Ist guest speaker ! Sister Heba Alshareef Heba Alshareef is a teacher and writer who has been mentoring women around the world to discover their unique talents, act on their aspirations to achieve great things, and find authentic happiness. Her most recent work is the part narrative, part operational manual, part workbook, and all inspiration Release Your Inner Queen of Sheba! Procedure and Protocols to lead your best life! Other writing credits include UK based Sisters Magazine and islamonline, as well as a host of community newspapers, both Islamic and mainstream.She regularily presents to female audiences on the value of harnessing the legacy of strong Muslim women from our past to move us forward in our present, to establish projects that serve...

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Aug 10: Guest Speaker tonight !

~* Habibi Halaqas *~ presents its Ist guest speaker ! Sister Heba Alshareef Heba Alshareef is a teacher and writer who has been mentoring women around the world to discover their unique talents, act on their aspirations to achieve great things, and find authentic happiness. Her most recent work is the part narrative, part operational manual, part workbook, and all inspiration Release Your Inner Queen of Sheba! Procedure and Protocols to lead your best life! Other writing credits include UK based Sisters Magazine and islamonline, as well as a host of community newspapers, both Islamic and mainstream.She regularily presents to female audiences on the value of harnessing the legacy of strong Muslim women from our past to move us forward in our present, to establish projects that serve...

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Today's topic: Hadith Muadh ibn Jabal --> Mon Aug 3, 2009

Note: Time Change - Today's halaqa will be @ 7:30 PM CST inshAllah Assalamalaikum sisters ! InshAllah today sister Hamdah will talk to us about: Hadith Muadh ibn Jabal .. the 29th hadith of the 40 Nawawis On the authority of Muadh bin Jabal, who said:I said: "O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an act which will take me into Paradise and will keep me away from Hell fire." He said: "You have asked me about a major matter, yet it is easy for him for whom Allah Almighty makes it easy. You should worship Allah, associating nothing with Him, you should perform the prayers, you should pay the zakat, you should fast in Ramadan, and you should make the pilgrimage to the House." Then he said:" Shall I not show you the gates of goodness ? Fasting [which] is a shield, charity [which] extigueshes sin...

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Today's topic: Hadith Muadh ibn Jabal --> Mon Aug 3, 2009

Note: Time Change - Today's halaqa will be @ 7:30 PM CST inshAllah Assalamalaikum sisters ! InshAllah today sister Hamdah will talk to us about: Hadith Muadh ibn Jabal .. the 29th hadith of the 40 Nawawis On the authority of Muadh bin Jabal, who said:I said: "O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an act which will take me into Paradise and will keep me away from Hell fire." He said: "You have asked me about a major matter, yet it is easy for him for whom Allah Almighty makes it easy. You should worship Allah, associating nothing with Him, you should perform the prayers, you should pay the zakat, you should fast in Ramadan, and you should make the pilgrimage to the House." Then he said:" Shall I not show you the gates of goodness ? Fasting [which] is a shield, charity [which] extigueshes sin...

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Today's topic: Hadith Muadh ibn Jabal --> Mon Aug 3, 2009

Note: Time Change - Today's halaqa will be @ 7:30 PM CST inshAllah Assalamalaikum sisters ! InshAllah today sister Hamdah will talk to us about: Hadith Muadh ibn Jabal .. the 29th hadith of the 40 Nawawis On the authority of Muadh bin Jabal, who said:I said: "O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an act which will take me into Paradise and will keep me away from Hell fire." He said: "You have asked me about a major matter, yet it is easy for him for whom Allah Almighty makes it easy. You should worship Allah, associating nothing with Him, you should perform the prayers, you should pay the zakat, you should fast in Ramadan, and you should make the pilgrimage to the House." Then he said:" Shall I not show you the gates of goodness ? Fasting [which] is a shield, charity [which] extigueshes sin...

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Today's topic: Explaination of surat Al Kahf --> Mon July 27, 2009

Note: Time Change - Today's halaqa will be @ 7:30 PM CST inshAllah Assalamalaikum sisters ! InshAllah today I (Shaimaa Ali) will talk about: Explaination of surat Al Kahf What are the main lessons learnt from surat Al Kahf?Why is it recommended that we read it every Friday?How should it protect us from AdDajjal? Tonight July 27th , 7:30 PM CST inshAl...

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Today's topic: Explaination of surat Al Kahf --> Mon July 27, 2009

Note: Time Change - Today's halaqa will be @ 7:30 PM CST inshAllah Assalamalaikum sisters ! InshAllah today I (Shaimaa Ali) will talk about: Explaination of surat Al Kahf What are the main lessons learnt from surat Al Kahf?Why is it recommended that we read it every Friday?How should it protect us from AdDajjal? Tonight July 27th , 7:30 PM CST inshAl...

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Today's topic: Explaination of surat Al Kahf --> Mon July 27, 2009

Note: Time Change - Today's halaqa will be @ 7:30 PM CST inshAllah Assalamalaikum sisters ! InshAllah today I (Shaimaa Ali) will talk about: Explaination of surat Al Kahf What are the main lessons learnt from surat Al Kahf?Why is it recommended that we read it every Friday?How should it protect us from AdDajjal? Tonight July 27th , 7:30 PM CST inshAl...

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Today's Topic: Imagery is the Key to Khushoo in Salaah

Assalamalaikum sisters !InshAllah today sister Nazihah will talk to us about: Imagery is the Key to Khushoo in Salaah Why do we not benefit from our Salah, why our minds are distracted, and why our prayers are sometimes mere chores of the limbs.Tonight July 20, 7:30 PM CST inshAllahIf you would like to receive login info, click he...

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Today's Topic: Imagery is the Key to Khushoo in Salaah

Assalamalaikum sisters !InshAllah today sister Nazihah will talk to us about: Imagery is the Key to Khushoo in Salaah Why do we not benefit from our Salah, why our minds are distracted, and why our prayers are sometimes mere chores of the limbs.Tonight July 20, 7:30 PM CST inshAllahIf you would like to receive login info, click he...

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Today's Topic: Imagery is the Key to Khushoo in Salaah

Assalamalaikum sisters !InshAllah today sister Nazihah will talk to us about: Imagery is the Key to Khushoo in Salaah Why do we not benefit from our Salah, why our minds are distracted, and why our prayers are sometimes mere chores of the limbs.Tonight July 20, 7:30 PM CST inshAllahIf you would like to receive login info, click he...

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Topic for Monday July 13, 2009

Assalamalaikum sisters !InshAllah today sister Shaimaa will talk to us about the Evolution of FiqhWhere did our Fiqh (Islamic Rulings) come from? How did we arrive at our current state of understanding Islam?Tonight July 13, 8:45 PM CST inshAl...

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Topic for Monday July 13, 2009

Assalamalaikum sisters !InshAllah today sister Shaimaa will talk to us about the Evolution of FiqhWhere did our Fiqh (Islamic Rulings) come from? How did we arrive at our current state of understanding Islam?Tonight July 13, 8:45 PM CST inshAl...

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Topic for Monday July 13, 2009

Assalamalaikum sisters !InshAllah today sister Shaimaa will talk to us about the Evolution of FiqhWhere did our Fiqh (Islamic Rulings) come from? How did we arrive at our current state of understanding Islam?Tonight July 13, 8:45 PM CST inshAl...

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Topic for Monday June 29, 2009

This Monday our talk will be on the topic"Connection With Allah"Insha Allah the talk will include the following points:The importance of being "connected" at all times.To not treat it as another chore if we have to read Qur'aan or do dhikr.Despite the connection going down at times from our side, He loves it when we turn back to Him.~**...

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Topic for Monday June 29, 2009

This Monday our talk will be on the topic"Connection With Allah"Insha Allah the talk will include the following points:The importance of being "connected" at all times.To not treat it as another chore if we have to read Qur'aan or do dhikr.Despite the connection going down at times from our side, He loves it when we turn back to Him.~**...

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Topic for Monday June 29, 2009

This Monday our talk will be on the topic"Connection With Allah"Insha Allah the talk will include the following points:The importance of being "connected" at all times.To not treat it as another chore if we have to read Qur'aan or do dhikr.Despite the connection going down at times from our side, He loves it when we turn back to Him.~**...

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Topic for Monday June 15, 2009

Today we will be talking about the Tafsir (explanation) of Ayat al Kursi (particular verses of the Quran)These verses have a great meaning and even greater virtuesso log in after magrib (8:40 pm CST) for a short talk on the verses of Ayat al Kursi...

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Topic for Monday June 15, 2009

Today we will be talking about the Tafsir (explanation) of Ayat al Kursi (particular verses of the Quran)These verses have a great meaning and even greater virtuesso log in after magrib (8:40 pm CST) for a short talk on the verses of Ayat al Kursi...

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Topic for Monday June 15, 2009

Today we will be talking about the Tafsir (explanation) of Ayat al Kursi (particular verses of the Quran)These verses have a great meaning and even greater virtuesso log in after magrib (8:40 pm CST) for a short talk on the verses of Ayat al Kursi...

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Today's topic: Backbiting ! --> Mon June 8, 2009

Assalamalaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhuh dear sistersDuring my trip to Toronto I attended a week long intensive Islamic learning seminar called IlmWeek and starting today, me and other brothers and sisters will be presenting some topics that were covered at IlmWeek. Check out the details here. Jazzak Allah khair to sisters who signed up already. If you wish to receive the class link for IlmWeek sessions please fill out the form on the website or drop me an email iA !Today's IlmWeek sessions will be on:Practical ways to becoming a student of knowledge ----> 6 to 7 CSTTies that bind: Relationship b/w muslims and non muslims ----> 7 to 8 CSTFollowing these sessions, we will have our regular Habibi Halaqas sessionToday's session will be on the topic: Gheeba (Backbiting)...

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Today's topic: Backbiting ! --> Mon June 8, 2009

Assalamalaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhuh dear sistersDuring my trip to Toronto I attended a week long intensive Islamic learning seminar called IlmWeek and starting today, me and other brothers and sisters will be presenting some topics that were covered at IlmWeek. Check out the details here. Jazzak Allah khair to sisters who signed up already. If you wish to receive the class link for IlmWeek sessions please fill out the form on the website or drop me an email iA !Today's IlmWeek sessions will be on:Practical ways to becoming a student of knowledge ----> 6 to 7 CSTTies that bind: Relationship b/w muslims and non muslims ----> 7 to 8 CSTFollowing these sessions, we will have our regular Habibi Halaqas sessionToday's session will be on the topic: Gheeba (Backbiting)...

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Today's topic: Backbiting ! --> Mon June 8, 2009

Assalamalaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuhuh dear sistersDuring my trip to Toronto I attended a week long intensive Islamic learning seminar called IlmWeek and starting today, me and other brothers and sisters will be presenting some topics that were covered at IlmWeek. Check out the details here. Jazzak Allah khair to sisters who signed up already. If you wish to receive the class link for IlmWeek sessions please fill out the form on the website or drop me an email iA !Today's IlmWeek sessions will be on:Practical ways to becoming a student of knowledge ----> 6 to 7 CSTTies that bind: Relationship b/w muslims and non muslims ----> 7 to 8 CSTFollowing these sessions, we will have our regular Habibi Halaqas sessionToday's session will be on the topic: Gheeba (Backbiting)...

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TOPICS FOR NEXT FEW WEEKS !

Assalamalaikum dear sisters !We have some great topics lined up for next few weeks, alhumdulilah !Week 4, May 4Learn what the 2nd part of the Shahaada "Muhammadur Rasoolullah" meansWeek 5, May 11Importance of salaah/prayerWeek 6, May 18Friendship/Brotherhood in IslamWeek 7, May 25Deeds for which angels pray for youWeek 8, June 1Explanation of one of the forty hadiths of An-NawawiI hope you guys are as excited as I am to attend these sessions !This is also a great time to invite other sisters who you know might be interested and would benefit from these halaqas inshAllah.Please get them to fill out the form: hereJazzak Allah kh...

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TOPICS FOR NEXT FEW WEEKS !

Assalamalaikum dear sisters !We have some great topics lined up for next few weeks, alhumdulilah !Week 4, May 4Learn what the 2nd part of the Shahaada "Muhammadur Rasoolullah" meansWeek 5, May 11Importance of salaah/prayerWeek 6, May 18Friendship/Brotherhood in IslamWeek 7, May 25Deeds for which angels pray for youWeek 8, June 1Explanation of one of the forty hadiths of An-NawawiI hope you guys are as excited as I am to attend these sessions !This is also a great time to invite other sisters who you know might be interested and would benefit from these halaqas inshAllah.Please get them to fill out the form: hereJazzak Allah kh...

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TOPICS FOR NEXT FEW WEEKS !

Assalamalaikum dear sisters !We have some great topics lined up for next few weeks, alhumdulilah !Week 4, May 4Learn what the 2nd part of the Shahaada "Muhammadur Rasoolullah" meansWeek 5, May 11Importance of salaah/prayerWeek 6, May 18Friendship/Brotherhood in IslamWeek 7, May 25Deeds for which angels pray for youWeek 8, June 1Explanation of one of the forty hadiths of An-NawawiI hope you guys are as excited as I am to attend these sessions !This is also a great time to invite other sisters who you know might be interested and would benefit from these halaqas inshAllah.Please get them to fill out the form: hereJazzak Allah kh...

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Topics for Week 3 !

InshAllah our topics for Week 3, Monday April 20 will be:1. The Meaning and Implications of "La Ilaaha Illallah"3rd session will be on (Monday) April 20 at 8:00 PM ...

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Topics for Week 3 !

InshAllah our topics for Week 3, Monday April 20 will be:1. The Meaning and Implications of "La Ilaaha Illallah"3rd session will be on (Monday) April 20 at 8:00 PM ...

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Topics for Week 3 !

InshAllah our topics for Week 3, Monday April 20 will be:1. The Meaning and Implications of "La Ilaaha Illallah"3rd session will be on (Monday) April 20 at 8:00 PM ...

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Topic for Week 2 !

InshAllah our topics for Week 2 will be:1. characteristics of the believers2. characteristics of the hypocrites2nd session tomorrow (Monday) at 8:00 PM ...

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Topic for Week 2 !

InshAllah our topics for Week 2 will be:1. characteristics of the believers2. characteristics of the hypocrites2nd session tomorrow (Monday) at 8:00 PM ...

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Topic for Week 2 !

InshAllah our topics for Week 2 will be:1. characteristics of the believers2. characteristics of the hypocrites2nd session tomorrow (Monday) at 8:00 PM ...

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Topic for Week 1 and More !

Here's some more info on how this will work:1. Halaqas will be done once or twice a week for 30-40 minutes each.2. The presentation will be done through a conference calling program.3. The presenters will be allotted 15 mins to speak.4. Powerpoint slides will be shown with the presentations.6. Others are encouraged to join in to hear the information that willbe shared every week !Each week a variety of different topics will be presented and we willalso have guest speakers !!!--------------------------------April 6, 2009 @ 8:00 pm CST will be our first class inshAllah =)---------------------------------Topics for Week 1 are as follows:1. Introduction of Habibi Halaqas + Blessings of seeking knowledge2. Maintaining desire of seeking knowledge after marriage and/or kids----------------------------------If...

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Topic for Week 1 and More !

Here's some more info on how this will work:1. Halaqas will be done once or twice a week for 30-40 minutes each.2. The presentation will be done through a conference calling program.3. The presenters will be allotted 15 mins to speak.4. Powerpoint slides will be shown with the presentations.6. Others are encouraged to join in to hear the information that willbe shared every week !Each week a variety of different topics will be presented and we willalso have guest speakers !!!--------------------------------April 6, 2009 @ 8:00 pm CST will be our first class inshAllah =)---------------------------------Topics for Week 1 are as follows:1. Introduction of Habibi Halaqas + Blessings of seeking knowledge2. Maintaining desire of seeking knowledge after marriage and/or kids----------------------------------If...

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Topic for Week 1 and More !

Here's some more info on how this will work:1. Halaqas will be done once or twice a week for 30-40 minutes each.2. The presentation will be done through a conference calling program.3. The presenters will be allotted 15 mins to speak.4. Powerpoint slides will be shown with the presentations.6. Others are encouraged to join in to hear the information that willbe shared every week !Each week a variety of different topics will be presented and we willalso have guest speakers !!!--------------------------------April 6, 2009 @ 8:00 pm CST will be our first class inshAllah =)---------------------------------Topics for Week 1 are as follows:1. Introduction of Habibi Halaqas + Blessings of seeking knowledge2. Maintaining desire of seeking knowledge after marriage and/or kids----------------------------------If...

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