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Halaqa

حَلَقَة · /ħalaqa/

A Halaqa is a small study circle where Muslims gather to learn Quran, Hadith, or other Islamic knowledge together.

What does Halaqa mean?

Traditionally held in a circle, the literal meaning of the word, a halaqa can range from a mosque class led by a teacher to an informal gathering of friends studying a text together.

Alternative Spellings

Halaqah