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Meaning of Halaqah 1

Halaqah linguistically means “circle” in Arabic. Often a halaqah, is a relgious gathering- a study circle if
you please. In these gatherings, people generally sit in a circle and it is said the angels also sit in circles
surrounding the gathering until they reach our Creator to tell Him that His servants are remembering Him in
a gathering.This is significant for a number of reasons, two being mentioned in sound narrations from the
Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him). In a Hadith Qudsi, Allah says: “Those that
remember Me in their heart, I remember them in My heart; and those that remember Me in a gathering (i.e.
that make mention of Me), I remember them (i.e. make mention of them) in a gathering better than
theirs.”Also, on the authority of Abu Hurayra (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet (may peace and
blessings be upon him) said: “Allah Almighty has angels who travel the highways and by-ways seeking out
the people of dhikr. When they find people remembering Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, they call out to
one another, ‘Come to what you hunger for!’ and they enfold them with their wings stretching up to the
lowest heaven. Their Lord – who knows best – asks them, ‘What are My slaves saying?’ They say, ‘They
are glorifying You, proclaiming Your greatness, praising You and magnifying You.’He says, ‘Have they
seen Me?’ They say, ‘No, by Allah, they have not seen You.’ He says, ‘How would it be if they were to see
Me?’ They say, ‘If they were to see You, they would worship You even more intensely and magnify You
even more intensely and glorify You even more intensely.’ He says, ‘What are they asking for?’ They say,
‘They are asking You for the Garden.’ He says, ‘Have they seen it?’ They say, ‘No, by Allah, O Lord, they
have not seen it.’” He says, ‘How would it be if they were to see it?’ They say, ‘If they were to see it, they
would yearn for it even more strongly and seek it even more assiduously and would have an even greater
desire for it.’ He says, ‘What are they seeking refuge from?’ ‘They are seeking refuge from the Fire.’ He
says, ‘Have they seen it?’ He says, ‘How would it be if they were to see it?’ They say, ‘If they were to see it,
they would flee from it even harder and have an even greater fear of it.’ He says, ‘I testify to you that I have
forgiven them.’ One of angels says, ‘Among them is so-and-so who is not one of them. He came to get
something he needed.’ He says, ‘They are sitting and the one sitting with them will not be disappointed.’”
[Agreed upon] Insha’Allah whatever gatherings we hold together will be of benefit to us all. Insha’Allah we
will be amongst those given the shade of Allah on a day hotter than no other, and will be those who met and
parted for His sake sharing His knowledge amongst each other. “Seven people will be shaded by Allah
under His shade on the day when there will be no shade but His. They are: (1) A just ruler .(2) A young man
who has been brought up in the worship of Allah (alone) sincerely from childhood. (3) A man whose heart is
attached to the mosque (ie, who offers the five fardh salats in jama’at in the mosque).] (4) Two persons who
love each other only for Allah’s sake, and they meet and part in Allah’s cause only.(5) A man who refuses
the call of a charming woman of noble birth for illegal sexual intercourse with her, and says: ‘I am afraid of
Allah’(6) A person who practises charity so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has
given (ie, nobody knows how much he has given in charity).(7) A person who remembers Allah in seclusion
and his eyes get flooded with tears.”

Meaning of Halaqah 2

If you are living in the Kingdom you may receive an invitation to come to a Halaqah. In its purest sense a halaqah is a
social gathering where one comes to learn more about Islam. The primary invitees are women and young
children. The Halaqah may take place in ones home, an estraha or in many cases, even various organizations will
allow their facility to be used for this purpose. Many halaqahs are for the primary purpose of gathering together to
learn about Islam and Islamic ways. An Islamic oriented halaqah will likely have an agenda. There may or may not
be provisions on-site at the halaqah for daycare in order to allow the women to focus their full attention on the halaqah
agenda. It is common for special guests to be invited as speakers who will present a lecture on various issues of
interest to Islam and living an appropriate Islamic life. Some halaqahs will also provide Arabic language lessons
within the agenda. Others may use the term ‘halaqah’ but in fact are having a true social get-together. The term
halaqah is used as that is an acceptable practice in the Kingdom and does not arise suspicion on the part of the
Muttawa. Female newcomers to the Kingdom may find themselves the recipient of an invitation to a
halaqah. Basically the only way you will know in regards to the purpose and specific agenda of the halaqah is to
know who has invited you. I am in no way attempting to discredit or “knock” the halaqah but pointing out that a
traditional halaqah may not be for everyone. Many women come to the Kingdom and especially if they do not live in
a compound are eager to make friends. A halaqah is one way of getting to know others but it is also equally important
to ensure one is making like-minded friends who are compatible with ones interests, values and mindset.
Mosque

A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word entered the English language most likely
through French (mosquée), from Spanish (mezquita), from Berber (tamezgida), ultimately originating in
Arabic: masjid ‫ — مسجد‬Arabic pronunciation: [ˈmæsdʒɪd].[1] The Arabic word masjid literally means a place
of prostration. The word "mosque" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship,
although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller masjid dedicated for the daily five prayers and
the larger masjid jāmi‘ (‫ )مسجد جامع‬where the daily five prayers and the Friday congregation sermons are
held with a high volume of attendance. The masjid jāmi‘ also plays more roles such as teaching Qur'an and
educating future imams.The mosque serves as a place where Muslims can come together for salat (prayer)
(Arabic: ‫صلة‬, ṣalāt) as well as a center for information, education, and dispute settlement. The Imam leads
the prayer.They have developed significantly from the open-air spaces that were the Quba Mosque and Al-
Masjid al-Nabawi in the 7th century. Many mosques have elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls.
Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now found in all inhabited continents.Large mosques
play sometime a political role as well. In Islamic countries like Pakistan, Iran and Iraq (after 2003), political

Majlis

Majlis (also spelled Majalis or Mejlis, Arabic: ‫)مجلس‬, is an Arabic term meaning "a place of sitting" used to
describe various types of special gatherings among common interest groups be it administrative,
social or religious in countries with linguistic or cultural connections to Islamic countries. Examples
include legislative assemblies,[1] private homes used to entertain guests[2] and remembrance of
Husayn ibn Ali. Also it is the equivalent of the term legislature in some Islamic-culture states. It
shares its root with the verb meaning 'to sit,' ‫ جلس‬jalasa (cf. British English 'sitting room').
Literary usage of Majlis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Human Rights in Uzbekistan by Erika Dailey, Helsinki Watch (Organization : U.S.) (1993)
"According to preliminary drafts of its charter, the Milli majlis was created to •coordinate a grouping of opposition
organizations (parties, movements, ..."

2. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"The majlis was duly elected, 24-5 and was opened by the shah in person on the ?th of October 1906. In January 1907
the shah died, and was succeeded by his ..."

3. The Hedaya, Or Guide: A Commentary on the Mussulman Laws by ʻAlī ibn Abī Bakr] [al-Marghīnānī, Charles
Hamilton (1870)
"... sense of a suspension, it continues in force beyond the majlis, or continuance of the situation of déclaration, to tb
majlis or situation in which the ..."

maj·lis

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–noun, plural -lis. (in Islamic countries)
1. a public audience held by a chieftain, monarch, or other ruler to listen to the requests of
petitioners.
2. a house of parliament, as in Iran. Majlis [ˈmædʒlɪs]n
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the parliament of Iran
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in various N African and Middle Eastern countries) an assembly; council
[from Persian: assembly]

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