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.
Her husband’s career as a navy doctor requires frequent moves, but wherever life takes them, Chloe and her husband stay active in their local masjid communities. “We recently hosted a picnic for all the reverts in our community,” she says. “It was an incredible event where reverts connected with one another and shared their stories of coming to Islam.”
An introvert at heart, Chloe enjoys contributing quietly but meaningfully behind the scenes. Outside of work and community life, she finds joy in the simple beauty of Allah’s creation: “I enjoy seeing the signs of Allah through nature and gardening. I also love cooking, horse riding, and antiquing.”
Finding Ribaat in a Season of Transition
Constant relocation has made it difficult for Chloe to build lasting ties to a single masjid or Islamic class. “It’s hard to get established when we move every year or so,” she explains. Before discovering Ribaat, she studied Quran with an ustadha in Georgia and completed her first khitma. When the military moved them again, she had to pause her studies—until, in early 2024, a sister at the masjid introduced her to Ribaat.
“Ribaat has become a very reliable source of at-home Islamic learning for me,” Chloe says. “It gives me the flexibility I need, especially with my work schedule.”
A Classroom That Inspires
Through Ribaat, Chloe has completed several courses, including the beginner-level Arabic sequence with Anse Abeer and Public Speaking with Anse Najiyah.
“Public Speaking helped me a lot with presentations that I often have to give at work,” she notes. But it’s Arabic that has most deeply touched her heart. “Anse Abeer explains grammar concepts in a clear way that I can understand and always connects them to the Quran. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, and I feel we only see the tip of the iceberg of her knowledge.”
Reflecting on the beauty of the Quran, Chloe shares: “Allah created all human language, and He chose these specific words to reveal to us. Every dot and line has a purpose. Learning Arabic from teachers who share a passion for the Quran is allowing me to access the wisdom of Allah in a way that’s not possible through translation.”
“I am blessed and honored,” she adds, “to be surrounded by inspirational women who have a deep love for the Quran—and Ribaat is an extension of that.”
Dreams for the Future
Chloe hopes to complete all of Ribaat’s Arabic and Tajwid courses, taking her time to truly absorb the knowledge rather than rushing through. Her long-term dream is to teach and give back: “Someday I’d love to use this knowledge to benefit my family and my community, such as teaching Sunday school classes for kids inshallah.”
She is also deeply passionate about supporting new reverts. “When I first became Muslim, the resources that exist now were far less common,” she recalls. “For several years after taking my shahada, I lacked a solid network of Muslim sisters, which made the transition challenging. I pray that the knowledge and connections I’m gaining through Ribaat will enable me to guide and support new sisters navigating this journey.”
May Allah continue to bless Chloe with steadfastness, deepen her connection to the Quran, and make her a source of light and guidance for every new Muslim who crosses her path.