Born and raised in Houston, Texas, our Student of the Month is an optometrist by profession and a devoted mother of two. Angela Qasim has been practicing optometry for 11 years but made the courageous decision to step away from her career during COVID, choosing instead to focus on her family and faith.
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There was a time I kept running in circles with my goals. I’d throw myself fully into a project—pouring in hours of work, hyper-focused on outcomes—but sooner or later, I’d burn out. I’d lose motivation. I’d fizzle out. So I’d swing the other way: pray, make dua, trust Allah to handle it, and just do
Anse’s Life Lessons Worked for Me—They Can for You Too! Read More »
Firstly, I would like to express my deep appreciation of Anse Farhana and the TAs/admins. I really appreciate the genuine and encouraging feedback on our assignments. I enrolled in this course because I wanted to develop a connection to the Quran. I know Anse said that at the beginning of every ayat to put our own name there, so that it is personal.
In 2014, when my halaqa teacher recommended that I take a Ribaat class—I had no idea how profoundly it would shape my learning journey. Online learning was unfamiliar to me, and at first, it felt strange. I had always preferred in-person classes, where engagement felt more natural. But despite my initial hesitation, I stayed the course, and that decision changed my life in ways I never imagined.
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Irene Mineoi’s story is a testament to the transformative power of seeking knowledge and embracing change with faith. Born in Tokyo, Japan, and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Irene has lived a truly international life, with experiences spanning Japan, Qatar, and her current home in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her diverse background is matched by a career in education, having taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and music to students of all ages for over sixteen years.
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Ribaat Student of the Month ~ May 2020 Nazlin Rafiq Nazlin Rafiq was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nazlin is a mom of four, certified elementary school teacher, and educational consultant who hopes to set a sound example for her children and students by being a dedicated student of the Ribaat Academic Program. Since
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I often wonder what might have been written about the Prophet ﷺ if he had visited Japan, Europe, or the indigenous peoples of the American continents. We know, for example, that the Prophet ﷺ ate in the most beautiful way: clean, tidy and in the custom of the Arabs. He ate with his hands. If
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