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Student of the Month: A Journey of Rediscovery and Devotion
This month, we are delighted to feature an inspiring student from Bandung, Indonesia, Asti Surakusumah, who has embraced her Islamic studies journey through Ribaat, dedicating her time to deepening her knowledge and understanding of the deen.
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Education Begets Transformation: A Look into the Ribaat Immersion Retreat Experience
The Ribaat Immersion Retreat is more than just a course; it is an experience that embodies the entire spirit of the Ribaat Academic Institute. Every year, it brings together women from diverse backgrounds, ages, cultures, and countries to engage in a shared journey of learning, spiritual growth, worship, and sisterhood. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, knowledge, and spiritual renewal, all of which are central to Ribaat’s mission. The retreat creates a space where women can build lifelong friendships and support networks, and many attendees leave with spiritual rejuvenation, and a renewed sense of sisterhood and community.
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The Beating Heart of Rabata: The Impact of Our Volunteers
This month, Rabata Cultural Center was alive with joy and pride as we celebrated the graduation of 69 remarkable women. Each of these women achieved something truly special, whether it was earning a teacher certification, completing a Quranic ijāza, or mastering the study of hadīth. Their individual accomplishments are significant, but behind each success story stands a
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The Power of Positivity
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet ﷺ said: Allah Almighty ﷻ says: I am as My servant expects of Me and I am with him as he remembers Me. If he remembers Me in himself, I will remember him in Myself. If he mentions Me in a gathering, I will mention him in a greater gathering. When he draws near Me by the span of his hand, I draw near him by the length of a cubit. When he draws near Me by the length of a cubit, I draw near him by the length of a fathom. When he comes to Me walking, I come to him running. (Bukhari, Muslim)
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Student of the Month – August
Pamela Stanford is a fourth-generation Canadian who has lived in southwest Ontario her entire life. Coming from a relaxed, mixed Christian faith family, she is now a proud Muslim mother and grandmother, Alhamdulilah. Her professional journey began in the social services field, where she spent years helping people with mental health challenges find meaningful employment. Currently, she works for a non-profit organization that serves older adults with physical health needs and dementia.
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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: His Enduring Relevance in Our World
A few years ago, a friend of mine shared an interesting realization with me. Faced with different challenges throughout her life, she was walking home from work, hiding all the disappointments her tired face was showing in the darkness of the Sarajevo night. “I felt as if all my hopes lost hope and disappeared,” she shared, smiling. Surrendering slowly to the gloominess of her heart, she looked at the lights of a billboard in front of her and saw these words:
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Student of the Month – July
Liset Rodriguez ia proud Mexican American, originally from the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, currently residing in Minnesota, conveniently close to Rabata! She comes from a large family with seven kids, and her journey through education has been diverse, starting at a Spanish-immersion elementary school before transitioning to an all-English school.
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A Ramadan Reflection
In Ramadan of 2023, I decided to challenge myself to write every day during the month for 30 days, without any specific theme or topic. I wanted the freedom to write each day on whatever topic or thought that came to my mind. It was also a way to keep myself accountable throughout the month
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Interreligious Spaces: Where do we go from here?
Every year, the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies hosts an in-person, intensive interreligious course for students who are working towards becoming faith leaders in their respective faith traditions. This year, the dialogue included students from 12 Muslim, Christian, and Jewish seminaries and universities, all working towards becoming scholars and leaders, and took place at the Pearlstone Retreat Center in Maryland. It was a varied collection of individuals ranging in age from the late teens to the late 50s, some who are already leaders in their spaces and others who are just starting out on a path of knowledge.
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