Anse Dr. Ragad Kanawati is a tajwīd teacher with a commitment to serving her community through Islamic education. She received her ijāza in Quran recitation of Hafs ‘an ‘Asim from Damascus, Syria.
Anse Ragad has been with Ribāṭ for over ten years, sharing her knowledge and passion for the Quran with students from diverse backgrounds. Beyond her teaching at Ribāṭ, Anse Ragad is an active member of her local community. She regularly organizes and leads educational programs for women, teen girls, and children, with a focus on nurturing faith, knowledge, and a strong connection to the Quran.
She grew up in West Virginia and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. After practicing dentistry, her passion for Islamic education and community service became an increasingly central part of her life.
She currently resides in Illinois, USA, where she is raising her four children while continuing her work in Quranic education and community service.