Ustadha Alia Selim serves as an Arabic instructor at the Ribaat Academic Institute. She holds a postgraduate certificate in education from the University of Liverpool and a certificate in teaching Arabic to non-speakers from the American University in Cairo.
Raised in Egypt, an Egyptian-French with a background deeply rooted in Arabic, quran, fiqh, sīra, and hadīth, dedicated herself to these teachings. For over 20 years, Ustadha Alia volunteered in Quran and Sīra programs for children and teens.
Living a multifaceted life, Ustadha Alia seamlessly navigates between Switzerland, France, and Egypt. Through her travels, she quickly recognized the need for Western Muslims to learn Arabic and Islam and began teaching to fulfill this need.
Beyond her role as an educator, Ustadha Alia is a mother of five and engages in artistic pursuits as a designer. Her green thumb is evident as she enjoys gardening.
She started teaching Arabic at Ribaat in Spring 2024.
