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Student of the Month – October

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Born in northwest Indiana and raised in a Christian family, Chloe Porter Dixon embraced Islam in 2015—a decision she describes as “the best I have ever made.” Though the path came with challenges, it also brought countless blessings.

Now living in North Carolina with her husband (who is also a convert) and their cat, Chloe works full-time in human resources. “Together, we’ve made an intentional choice to center our lives around Islam and always strive to continue learning the deen,” she shares.

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Time Management Techniques

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The fall Ribaat semester is here—courses began on September 7, 2025! Whether you’re a new student or returning for another term, one of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to have a time management plan in place before classes begin.
The truth is, no single method works for everyone. You may find that a mix of techniques is most effective. Here are a few approaches you might try:

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Why Is It Important to Learn Arabic? A New Answer to an Old Question 

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Over the past two decades, I have inhabited many roles in relation to Arabic—learner, teacher, researcher, and curriculum developer. The question “Why is it important to study Arabic?” has been a recurrent one during my journey. The simple response is that the answer depends on the questioner. For some, the value lies in religious goals; for others, it lies in heritage, academic ambitions, or even politicized motivations. In reality, there is an answer—and an Arabic—for everyone.

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Student of the Month – September

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Born in Bangladesh and now a longtime resident of Florida, Panjeton Noor has built a life centered on learning, teaching, and family. She completed her bachelor’s in psychology from UCF, graduating summa cum laude, and went on to earn her master’s in education from USF. During her graduate studies, she worked for four years at the Department of Children and Families, and after graduating, she taught at Universal Academy of Florida until her retirement.

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A Letter to Imam al-Tirmidhi

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Dear Imam Muhammad ibn Sawrah ibn Musa ibn al-Dhahhak al-Tirmidhi

It is my great pleasure to address you in a letter. May Allah ﷻ elevate your rank in the hereafter.  I am currently taking a course on traditional Muslim scholars through the Ribaat Academic Institute. We have learned about so many amazing scholars, but your name and your story stayed in my mind.  This is mostly because we share the same last name.  It is said that one of your descendants left Tirmidh to give dawah in India. In South Asia, the dha (ذ) sound became transformed to za (ز), hence the last name Tirmizi among those who came after him.

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Toward the Almonds of Jannah

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Bobo jaan was a tall, sangeen (dignified, respectfully polished) woman who wore long dresses, crisp white pants, and soft chiffon hijabs. Her friends called her Bibi Shireen. She had this quiet confidence about her that came with being the matriarch of our family. Her husband, my grandfather, passed away from a heart attack in Afghanistan when she was still very young, and her youngest son, my father, was only four years old. She never remarried. Growing up, Bobo jaan would babysit us when our parents were at work. She lived in the same apartment complex as we did.

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