A look at some of the greatest women in Islam and how to use their examples to do real self care.

Before the Session:

Please watch the following video:

If you have time, please also watch the following video series:

Explore for yourself some of the Great Resources for Muslimah Self-Care available:

The AlMaghrib Institute Murabbi Experience

Amanah Fitness Ramadan Reset

Mindful Muslimah Free Resources

Talks about Self Love by other Muslim Women like LaYinka Sanni and Na’ima B. Robert

Please print the following worksheet:

Outline for Fourth Session:

1. Opening Du’a
2. Hadith and Quran Reflection
3. Check-in and Review of Previous Sessions
4. Who is Your Greatest Female Influence?
5. Self-Care is more than a Manicure
6. Closing Du’a

Zoom Link for Fourth Session

Saturday at 10am:

Kadijah Kastriba is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garden of Blessings

Time: Feb 4, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3681071075?pwd=QUR6SUVzTVlVNFo4TTQ3eHdJcStwZz09

Meeting ID: 368 107 1075

Passcode: Ramadan

Monday at 10am:

Kadijah Kastriba is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garden of Blessings

Time: Feb 6, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3681071075?pwd=QUR6SUVzTVlVNFo4TTQ3eHdJcStwZz09

Meeting ID: 368 107 1075

Passcode: Ramadan

Homework for Session 4:

Fill out the above worksheet. Feel free to use this list.

In your journal:

Write a love letter to yourself.

Time to take an audit of the 5 Daily Salat and learn how to Block Schedule around them.

Before the session:

Watch the following video:

Please print the following worksheet:

Outline for the Third Session:

1. Opening Dua
2. Hadith and Quran Reflection
3. Check-In on Life Scheduling
4. How to do A Salat Audit
5. Block Scheduling and Pomodoro Technique
6. Closing Du’a

Zoom Link for Third Session:

Kadijah Kastriba is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Garden of Blessings
Time: Jan 30, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87558757493?pwd=eENJbHpkNUtMM0JUZmt1RlNFd2I4dz09

Meeting ID: 875 5875 7493
Passcode: 403718

Homework for Session 3:

Audit your Salat.

In your Journal:

Write about your perfect day. Be sure to include all of the acts of Ibadah you would love to do.

Before The Session:

Please read the Following Articles:

Month of Rajab is So Special: Here is Why! by Dr. Mohsen Haredy (Click Here)

The Daily Routine of The Most Influential Man in History by Mohammad Faris (Click Here)

Please Print the Following Worksheets:

• Personal Weekly Planner

Outline for the Second Session:

1. Opening Du’a
2. Hadith and Quran Reflection
3. Entering the Month of Rajab
4. Habits that are part of the Sunnah
5. How to Make a Weekly Schedule
6. Quran Planning and Meal Planning
7. Closing Du’a

Zoom sessions are closed.

Homework for Session 2:

Look at the dates of March 20, 2023 to April 25, 2023. Decide what what in your schedule can be removed. Are there any doctors appointments that can be rescheduled? Do you have any trips planned that are not necessary? Try and clear your schedule so that you can focus on the month of Ramadan, Insha Allah.

Finish any to-dos that you have been putting off and do a deep clean of your home. You want to welcome Ramadan as a welcomed guest.

Make a list and purchase any household staples so that you can avoid any unnecessary shopping during the month of Ramadan.

In your Journal:

Write about the relationship you want to have with the Quran this upcoming Ramadan. What are your goals and how will you achieve them.

Start talking to your family about your Iftar meal plan.

Before The Session:

Please Listen to the Following Khutbah:

What are Your Intentions For Ramadan? by Sh. AbdulNasir Jangda (Click Here)

This Khutbah is about 30 minutes and refers to the the Hadith “Actions are Judged by Intentions”

You can also read the transcription. (Click Here)

Please Read the Following Article:

“How to Set Goals Like a Gardner” by Mohammad Faris (Click Here)

Please Print the Following Worksheet:

Outline for the First Session:

1. Opening Du’a
2. Hadith and Quran Reflection
3. Introduction to the Workshop and How to Set Up Your Notebook
4. What is Niyah
5. How to Make Goals with Allah, Subhana-hu wa-Ta’ala, in Mind
6. Goal Worksheet
7. Closing Du’a

Zoom sessions are closed.

Homework for the First Session:

Find a system to keep track of the Hijiri (Islamic) Date. Tip – most phones can display the Hijiri date

In your journal:

1. Chose a long term-goal (it does not have to be related to Islam, but remember every act can be for the sake of Allah, Subhana-hu wa-Ta’ala) and work through the 6 steps of “Setting Goals Like a Gardener“

Fill out Your Ramadan Spiritual Goal Worksheet.

Remember, you can change your Ramadan Goals at anytime.

Before We Start!

Even when the Day of Judgement is about to happen, and there is a little sprout (seedling) in your hand, you should continue to plant it.

BUKHARI AND AHMAD

Getting Ready for the Workshop

I do ask that you please have some supplies with you when you start the workshop. These are tools that will help you along the way.

1. A Notebook for taking notes and making to do lists
2. A Journal that you will continue to use during the month of Ramadan (This is different from your notebook)
3. A Planner – one that will give you joy to use. Tip: Do not buy the most expensive one! If this is your first time using a planner, less it more!
4. Your favorite writing tools. Tip: I suggest different colored pens.
5. Suggested: A printer to printout worksheets.

I have List on Amazon with some of my favorites. Please take a few minutes to look at the tools needed. 

Disclosure: I have decided to join Amazons Affiliate program to help offset some of my operating costs. Any purchases you make using the Amazon links will result in a small commission for me with no cost to you.

Media and Articles

Please watch the following videos. This is a playlist that was released about a year ago from Yaqeen Institute by Dr. Tesneem Alkiek. There are 16 videos, all shorter than 5 minutes, that will really get you in the mindset, insha Allah.

As with any new undertaking, a proper introduction of what the intentions and goals of the Halaqah should be introduced.

For this Halaqah, it is suggested that each week contain the following elements

• The beginning of each Halaqah will review a Dhikr from Fortress of The Muslim
• A few notes on the basics of Islam should be presented as reminders
• The class discussion/activity of the week
• A game/Kahoot on material covered to encourage active participation and learning.

Marhaba

A general introduction of yourself and each lady. How you would like to proceed with each Halaqah, and what the general expectations should take place. Also, this is a great time to figure out how it is best to keep in contact with each Lady and if the group will have outings, or just meet at as specific time.

If there is time, start discussion from The Ideal Muslimah.

The Believing Woman is Alert

The first paragraph of chapter 1 of the book says:

One of the most prominent distinguishing features of the Muslim woman is her deep faith in Allah, Subhana wa Ta’ala (the Exalted), and her sincere conviction that whatever happens in this universe, and whatever fate befalls human beings, only happens through the will and decree of Allah; whatever befalls a person could not have been avoided, and whatever does not happen to a person could not have been made to happen. A person has no choice in this life but to strive towards the right path and to do good deeds – acts of worship and other acts – by whatever means one can, putting all her trust in Allah, Subhana wa Ta’ala, submitting to His will, and believing the she is always in need of Allah’s help and support.

The Ideal Muslimah by Dr. Muhammad Ali al Hashimi p 27

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Sisters Halaqah “How to find a Good Friend” & “Relationship with your Mother”

I received this email from International Open University. Subhanallah, I wish I had kept the date, but I wish to share the contents:

Assalamu alaykum warahmutallahi wabarakatuh.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Believe it or not but most underrated aspect of Islam is Aqeedah and the Muslims are careless about learning and spreading it!

If you don’t agree with the above statement, then why do you think that even bringing the topic of correct Aqeedah up for a discussion is considered a taboo by the majority of us Muslims today?

Dear Brothers and Sisters, know that correct Aqueedah based on the Qur’an and Sunnah is the first and foremost condition for the victory in the Hereafter!

One might be able to manage to enter Jennah despite having countless sins if their Aqeedah is correct, but nobody is going to enter Jennah without the correct Aqeedah, no matter how pious they were and how many good deeds they did. Period. It is that simple.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, therefore, learning the correct Aqeedah is extremely important and spreading it is better than possessing abundance of wealth. The Prophet, sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam, said, ‘by Allah, Subhana-hu wa-Ta’ala,, if Allah, Subhana-hu wa-Ta’ala, gives guidance to somebody through you, it is better for you than possessing red camels.’ (Sahih al-Bukhari &Sahih Muslim).

International Open University

While this email was used as a fundraising email, the words used were so powerful that I printed it out and have kept it.