In a world that often feels shattered, patience is rarely the first virtue we reach for. When images of devastation fill our screens and the weight of distant suffering sits heavy on our chests, patience can seem passive and, at times, inadequate. But there is another kind of patience—one that is neither passive nor silent. […]
Ruba Mahfouz-Alkotob was born in Michigan to Syrian immigrant parents and now resides in the suburbs of Flint with her family. She describes herself as deeply blessed—married to a supportive husband and mother to four remarkable children, with her eldest son married and faithfully visiting each weekend.
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Sarwat Khan was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, where opportunities to formally study the Quran were limited. Growing up in the American South, she carried a quiet but persistent dream: to one day read and study the Book of Allah with fluency and confidence. Today, Sarwat lives in Dallas, Texas, where she is a devoted stay-at-home mother to six children. Alongside nurturing her family, she also works as a writing coach, helping others refine and elevate their written voice.
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Nobody knew why Leroy Maxfield was called Bus. No one except Milt. And he wasn’t about to tell a soul that it was because when the head umpire was six, he had set fire to the family home while using his mom’s kitchen matches to see if twigs would heat the oven. After all, his mom used the matches to light the burners on the stove, and the stove in the living room was heated with wood… His pa’s cries of, “He’s busted me! He’s busted me!” had jarred the neighborhood, and Leroy was “Bus” from then on.
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Position Overview The Rabata Cultural Center is seeking a Ramadan Children’s Program Officer to plan & execute a children’s program for our evening Tarawih Nights during the month of Ramadan. This short-term contracted role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating engaging experiences for children. The officer will be responsible for planning, organizing,
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At our latest Latte and Learn, Anse Fatima walked us through some big-picture thinking about how we work at Rabata, especially as we prepare for Ramadan and expand our offerings with Ribaat University.
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Rabata recognizes the needs of women wanting to pursue education. Women’s stories are unique and therefore, Ribaat University has been developed with that in mind. By women, for women, Ribaat University aims to educate women globally by making education attainable and affordable. For Muslims, education is not just a worldly pursuit; it is a spiritual
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A fun check-in for Rabateers—and an invite! In her Latte & Learn on “Grounds for Growth,” Anse Fatima asked us: If your personal growth journey was a coffee order, what would it be and why? And then talked about how each one of us helps other women move along the Rabata woman’s journey. In that spirit,
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Position Overview Ribaat University invites applications for Adjunct Faculty across multiple disciplines, including Arabic language, Islamic studies, education, business, leadership, writing and publishing, psychology, history, future studies, and liberal arts beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. Adjunct faculty members play a key instructional role in delivering high-quality, mission-aligned coursework to students around the world through
Our lives are like fields. We sow seeds through our actions, words, and intentions, and what we plant determines the harvest we leave behind. What will my legacy be? The Prophet ﷺ taught us that when a person dies, their deeds come to an end—except for three: sadaqa jariya (continuous charity), knowledge that is beneficial, and the prayers of a virtuous descendant. In a world where so much fades, possessions break, money is spent, and accomplishments are forgotten, these three legacies endure, continuing to send blessings to the believer even after they have returned to Allah. If you are able to produce knowledge and share this knowledge, please do so. If you can publish a book, then do it, but if not, teach something. Create a video. This will stay for you as long as people are benefitting from it. You will continue reaping the benefit from this harvest.
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