Dua

Dua (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) Dua is what establishes our relationship with Allah swt. While prayers are performed at specific times dua can be made at all times. We are all extremely poor in front of Allah. In Surah Fatir Ayah 15,...

Pets in Islam

Pets in Islam (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) In Surah Isra Allah swt says, “we explained everything in detail.” In Surah Al An’am, Allah says that Islam is for all of humanity. Islam is a universal religion. Allah says to our Prophet(SAW),...

Surat Al-Kahaf

Surat Al-Kahaf (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) why are we asked to read Surah Kahf every Friday? The brief explanation is as follows: Prophet (SAW) said that surah Kahf brings for the one who recites a special light from one          Friday to...

Purification

Purification (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) The Message of Islam is universal. It is a comprehensive religion and is applicable to all times and places. It is not specific to any Age or Place. It applies to every human being, Jinn, and...

Zakat

Zakat (Class notes from the sisters Halaqa, with Sheikh Adel) Zakat means growing and increasing blessing, as though the wealth is growing in size and multiplying in blessings. Allah SWT says in Surah Ar Rum Ayah 38-39: “So give to the kinsmen his due, and to the...