THM Sadaqa Group

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh Safar 29, 1439/November 19, 2017 THM Reading Room - New Book Begins Today! Alhamdulillah, previously we have covered this text. After some thought, we have decided to redo The Short Biography of the Prophet (sallaAllahu alaihi wa sallaam) and the Ten Companions by Shaykh al-Hafiz 'Abdul Ghani al-Maqdisi (rahimahullah) d.600 AH SaddiquaMB/Umm Hurayrah 

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Rabi`ath-Thani 2, 1438/December 31, 2016

THM Reading Room - Bk.1; Class 12 & 13

Today's Class Reading:

Part 2:5 Tafseer -- Translating the Quran; Bk.1, Cl.12 pages 83 -86

Part 2:6 Tafseer -- Biographies of the Famous Scholars of Tafsir; Bk.1, Cl.13 pages 87 - 98

Students can post benefits/notes at http://www.thmsadaqagroup.org/apps/forums/ inshaAllah

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Rabi`al-Awwal 24, 1438/December 24, 2016

Reading Room - Part 2: Bk.1; Tafsir Class 10

Today's Class

2.3 The Sources of Tafsir & 2.4 The Reported Differences in Tafsir pages 69 - 82 inshaAllah

Students are welcome to post notes at www.thmsadaqagroup.org under the benefits section inshaAllah

Class Question: Is there some inconvenience with the class timing?

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Rabi`al-Awwal 18, 1438/December 17, 2016

Reading Room - Book 1, Class 8 & 9

Today's class:

Tafsir 2.1 Its Meaning, Ruling, and Purpose Cl.8 pages 61 - 66

Tafsir 2.2 The Obligation upon a Muslim Regarding Tafsir Cl.9 pages 67 - 68

Students are welcome to post notes/benefits online at THM under the benefits link inshaAllah

http://www.thmsadaqagroup.org/apps/forums/show/15299136-the-fundamentals-of-tafseer

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Rabi-Al`Awwal 7, 1438/December 6, 2016

Intermediate English Course

Writing Precisely: Connotation and Denotation

Connotation is the unspoken or unwritten meaning associated with a word beyond its exact, dictionary meaning, or denotation.

Knowing the connotations and denotation of words will help you express ideas with exactness. You can easily verify a word's denotation by looking up the word in a dictionary because the denotation is the explicit, or stated, meaning of the word. However, you will usually not find the word's connotations in a dictionary. Connotations are implicit, that is, implied or understood.

Your intuitions, based on your study and use of the English language, help you judge which word is best for your purpose. For instance, what connotations do you associate with the words living room and parlor? Which of these two words would you use to complete the following sentencs?

"The butler ushered the guest into the _________________, where they were seated and asked to wait for the master of the house."

The denotations of the words living room and parlor are the same; each word can be used to define the other. The connotations of the two words are different, however, and the words cannot be used interchangeably without affecting the meaning.

For example, parlor brings to mind a formal room that is elaborately furnished. Other words in the sentence also connote formality: butler, ushered, seated, master, and even house. Living room, however, connotes comfort, relaxation, and friendliness.

Complete Exercise 1. Determining Denotations and Connotations.

Use a dictionary, write the denotation of the following words. Then based on your knowledge of English and on your imagination and experiences, list at least three connotations you associate with each defined word.

Example: moor

denotation: a broad tract of open rolling wasteland, usually covered with heather and often marshy

connotations: drama, storms, danger, mystery stories, desolation

Words: volcano, maturity, history, New Orleans, video

See you tomorrow inshaAllah, 9 a.m.

Preview of today's class inshaAllah

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Rabi al-Awwal 4, 1438/December 3, 2016

Islamic Studies Reading Room - Cl. 6 & 7

Current Book: The Fundamentals of Tafseer & Tafseer of Soorahs: al-Faatihah, al-Ikhlaas, al-Falaq, and an-Naas by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen and translated by Tarbiyyah Publishing

May Allah accept this effort as Sadaqa on my beloved sister's (rahimahullah) behalf, aameen

Class 6: The Collection & Writing of the Quraan; then a review of some of the benefits we have taken thus far inshaAllah ta`ala.

pages 55 - 60

Update for this week's class:

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

The Islamic Studies Reading Room

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh ya Muslimaat, this Saturday we will complete class 6 & 7 the Review session inshaAllah, this is to prevent from falling behind in our schedule. May Allah grant us success aameen. Please use the link for class 6 instead of the link for class 7 to access the class inshaAllah. Jazakumullahu Khayraa

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Safar 21, 1438/November 21, 2016

Intermediate English

Chapter 1: The Writing Process (prewriting, first draft, and revision)

Freewriting and Writing a Rough Draft

Free writing suggest that you write whatever comes to mind for a limited time period. Using Islamic resources of information from Qur'aan, Hadith, Seerah, History and Biography accounts. You will be provided a prompt. Write complete sentences if you can, but generally you can write whatever comes to mind and Allah knows best. Don't think to hard just write. "Free flow" or "Free writing" is just that, nice flowing thoughts. we will discuss more later inshaAllah

You will find the writing prompt used for this weeks class here in this section. Please write it in your notebook. Write your reflection (summary of your thoughts) about what is being said. Jazakillahu Khayrun. (3 to 5 minute exercises) make sure you date it for later usage inshaAllah. Read more about brainstorming techniques on the Language Tutorial class page.

After a week of free-writing you can pick a topic or start a new idea for writing your first draft inshaAllah

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Safar 19, 1438/November 19, 2016

The Reading Room - Bk 1; Cl. 5 - The Makkee & Madanee Suwar

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased)."

Sahih Muslim

Current Book: 1. The Fundamentals of Tafseer & Tafseer of Soorahs: al-Faatihah, al-Ikhlaas, al-Falaq, and an-Naas by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen and translated by Tarbiyyah Publishing

Bk 1; Cl. 5 - The Noble Quran: The Makkee & Madanee Suwar pages 43 - 54

It's aim is to ask Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) for His mercy, forgiveness, and favor upon my beloved companion Umm Mujaahid Faakhirah Bumphus (Co Founder/Editor/Translator for Tarbiyyah Bookstore - Publishing and Distribution) (rahimahullah) who died during Dhul-Hijjah 1437/September 2016 and allow each letter of these books, an every righteous action implemented as a result, to be counted as sadaqa jariyyah on her behalf, may Allah raise the ranks of her family, grant them ease and comfort during these coming days aameen.

May Allah accept this from us and you and count it as khair upon the scales, aameen. We send the salaat and the salaam upon our beloved Messenger (sallaAllahu alaihi wa sallaam), upon his family, his companions, those who followed them and those who are upon the path of truth until the last day

BarakAllahu Feekunna Ya Muslimoon

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Safar 5, 1438/November 5, 2016

The Reading Room - Book 1, Cl. 3 & 4

The Fundamentals of Tafseer & Tafseer of Soorahs: al-Faatihah, al-Ikhlaas, al-Falaq, and an-Naas

by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen and translated by Tarbiyyah Publishing

Today's Class pages 21 - 24 - The Revelation of the Qur`aan.

Due to the current section being short in nature, we will continue on to the next section of the book inshaAllah

Book 1, Cl.4 pages 25 - 30 - The first of the Qur`aan to be revealed.

The next class will start with section 5 inshaAllah pages 31 - 42 and Allah knows best.

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Muharram 28, 1438/October 29, 2016

The Reading Room - Book 1- Class 2

Alhamdulillah, we ask Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) for His mercy, forgiveness, and favor upon my beloved companion Umm Mujaahid Faakhirah Bumphus (Co Founder/Editor/Translator for Tarbiyyah Bookstore - Publishing and Distribution) (rahimahullah) who died during Dhul-Hijjah 1437/September 2016 and allow each letter of these books, an every righteous action implemented as a result, to be counted as sadaqa jariyyah on her behalf, may Allah raise the ranks of her family, grant them ease and comfort during these coming days aameen.

May Allah accept this from us and you and count it as khair upon the scales, aameen. We send the salaat and the salaam upon our beloved Messenger (sallaAllahu alaihi wa sallaam), upon his family, his companions, those who followed them and those who are upon the path of truth until the last day

From Today's Reading...inshaAllah ta`ala

The Fundamentals of Tafseer & Tafseer of Soorahs: al-Faatihah, al-Ikhlaas, al-Falaq, and an-Naas

by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen and translated by Tarbiyyah Publishing

What is the Qur'aan? reading from pages 14 - 20

Bismillahir Rahmaanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Baraaktuh

Reminder:

Reading Room Begins tomorrow, Saturday, October 22nd at 10:00 am EDT/EST

Drop in to listen. Learn or review the Biography of Shaykh Uthaymeen (rahimahullah ta`ala). Gain knowledge about the history connected to the Noble Qur`aan and its revelation in separated parts. Discover tidbits about those who memorized it during the lifetime of the Messenger (sallaAllahu alaihi wa salaam) and much more...

See You Inside...inshaAllah

BarakAllahu Feekunna

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Alhamdulillah, all praise is for Allah for his mercy and favors upon me, my family,and all of you. At this time due to unforeseen circumstances THM is offering a limited service option until further notice mashaAllah. May Allah grant us and you relief for any trial or difficulty placed upon us as a test and allow us to always be grateful for His favors aameen.

A new Islamic Studies Reading Room will be begin soon inshaAllah. It's aim is to ask Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala) for His mercy, forgiveness, and favor upon my beloved companion Umm Mujaahid Faakhirah Bumphus (Co Founder/Editor/Translator for Tarbiyyah Bookstore - Publishing and Distribution) (rahimahullah) who died during Dhul-Hijjah 1437/September 2016 and allow each letter of these books, an every righteous action implemented as a result, to be counted as sadaqa jariyyah on her behalf, may Allah raise the ranks of her family, grant them ease and comfort during these coming days aameen.

May Allah accept this from us and you and count it as khair upon the scales, aameen. We send the salaat and the salaam upon our beloved Messenger (sallaAllahu alaihi wa sallaam), upon his family, his companions, those who followed them and those who are upon the path of truth until the last day

BarakAllahu Feekunna Ya Muslimoon

Starting next Saturday October 22nd, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

The Reading Room will open for one hour each week to read from these translated and beneficial text inshaAllah...Come listen in or read with us, take notes and write down benefits to share with others

http://thmsadaqagroup.wiziq.com/course/169385-islamic-studies-reading-room-course-1-book-1

1. The Fundamentals of Tafseer & Tafseer of Soorahs: al-Faatihah, al-Ikhlaas, al-Falaq, and an-Naas by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-Uthaymeen and translated by Tarbiyyah Publishing

2. Interaction With the Scholars - A guide to their authority & various levels by Shaykh Muhammad bin `Umar bin Saalim Baazmool translated by Tarbiyyah Editorial Staff

3. Unity & the Abandonment of Parties with Appendix Democracy: A Modern Day Cause of Disunity by Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan ibn Abdullaah al-Fawzaan

To support the efforts of THM Sadaqa Group please donate inshaAllah

paypal.me/thmteach or [email protected]

Jazakumullahu Khayraa Ya Muslimaat for your sabr and support of our programs

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From your sisters in Islam

Who are certainly always in need of Allah's Mercy

Saddiqua Muhammad Black bint Elijah

Wa`alaykumus Salaam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Bismillahir Rahmaanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Dhul Hijjah 23, 1437/September 25, 2016

We return to normal scheduled classes today BarakAllahu feekum. Class B- Hifdh/ Intermediate Islamic Studies

Hifdh/Memorization – All other ajza beyond Juz Amma, depending upon the students abilities; taught by Ustadah Kenz (Graduate of the Rajhi Academy Online School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

*A juz’ (Arabic: جزء‎, plural اجزاء ajza’ literally means “part.” It is one of thirty parts of roughly equal length into which the Qur'an has been divided.

Quran/Tafsir Reading from Tafsir Ibn Kathir (Juz 29 - The Tafsir of Surah al-Mujadilah Chapter 58 (The woman who disputes). This surah was revealed in al-Madinah: Volume 9. ayaat 11 - Meaning for Assemblies; Pages 516 - 525/PDF pages ( 5068 - 5090). This surah may take several sessions, so be patient inshaAllah. At the end of the daily reading, students are to share their benefits (at least one paragraph per benefit about what you have learned today, inshaAllah); write benefits 1 & 2.

Islamic Studies - Review of 3 Fundamental Principles/Extension - Understanding the English meaning for the second page of Arabic text inshaAllah; continuing with the 2nd page.

Islamic History - Ar-Raheeq al-Makhtum (The Sealed Nectar) A Biography of the Prophet (sallaAllahu alaihi wa sallaam) reading pages 15 - 60. Take notes. Worksheet reviewed. Homework: students were asked to find a proof/evidence that states " that the Prophet Muhammad (Salla allahu alaihi wa salaam) was the last prophet sent to all of mankind, and that there will be no other prophet after him." inshaAllah for the next class.

www.thmsadaqagroup.org/THM%20Sadaqa%20Group%20-%20The%20Prophet%20Lesson%20Intro.pdf

Ahaadith Reading - Sahih al-Bukhari Vol. 1 ahaadith 1 - 70 (Update: at least read 1 haadith each day of the week inshaAllah); (hadith # 6 & 7); then Chapter 2 - Intruduction about Imaan.

Homework: Read hadith Chapter 2. hadith no. 1 again. Write down some benefits found within it inshaAllah

Bismillahir Rahmaanir Rahim

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh

Dhul Hijjah 22, 1437/September 24, 2016

We return to normal scheduled classes today BarakAllahu feekum. Class A - K5 Courses in Islamic Studies

Hifdh/Memorization - students Join the call: https://www.uberconference.com/thmteach2web

Optional dial in number: 678-829-4496

No PIN needed

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Then, we join the wiziq room for Islamic Studies from 9 am - 11:00 am

Students for K5 Courses:

1. Hisnul Muslim - Dua Memorization - Continuing from Entering the bathroom/Leaving the bathroom

2. Explanation of Important Lessons - Continuing Lesson 1. Explanation of The Basmalah

3. Story Time - from the Golden Series of the Prophet's Companions - Umar bin Al-Khattab (radiAllahu anhu) The Second Caliph of Islam - beginning on page 4 with the ayat of Allah 33:23 to page 11 inshaAllah