In 2009, NPR put out a call for essays. They wanted to know more about Muslim identity in America. What could I possibly write about? I went from being a working professional in the pursuit of a dentistry career to taking care of a preschooler, toddler, and two aging parents. That was who I was […]
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One year ago today, you were hooked up to a dialysis machine. It was the last thing to try to keep you here. Within a few hours of it starting, I began to accept that we were going to lose you. You should have stabilized then, but I watched your numbers slowly decline. It made
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Passion Corner: The Quran Every year since I converted I would read through the entire Quran in English as I listened to Sh. Sudais on a CD set given to me shortly after my conversion. I would play the Arabic and follow along in English. Thanks to the transliteration, I could listen to make sure
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Karima Traeger found her way to the Ribaat Academic Institute as many of her fellow classmates did – through a friend’s loving recommendation to attend Masjid Rabata programming. Soon after, in 2021, Karima registered for her first classes with Ribaat and continues now with a focus on Arabic, Tajwīd, and Tafsīr. Karima shares that Ribaat provided a space to learn her deen in comfort, joy, and community.
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When I first began studying at the Ribaat Academic Institute, back before there even really was a Ribaat, I sat down and cried. Not because I was so overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunity to study seriously in my own home. Not because I was so spiritually moved by the Companions in the pilot class that I just couldn’t contain my tears. And not because I enjoyed the exercise of heart and mind that was the final exam. No. I cried because all the other students were in their twenties…maybe thirties…and I was the only one beginning my studies at 50 years old.
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At the completion of the course Superwomen: Powers, Kryptonite, and Karamat, instructor Anse Tamara requested students complete a final reflection assignment. Student Sumayyah penned a letter to herself, reminding herself of the blessings Allah bestowed on her, and the need to use these blessings to live with purpose and conviction.
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Dear Beloved Lord, Closer to me than my own self, and Who sees perfectly the secrets of my heart.
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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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After becoming a mother, Zaina Abukhdeir felt she would not be able to seek knowledge as easily anymore. She tried attending different Islamic seminars and classes, but it was hard for her to focus with a baby. In the summer of 2018, she attended the Ribaat Growing Hope Tour in Dallas, Texas, and was inspired
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During Women’s History Month we honor our predecessors and now that the end of the month is upon us, I would like to honor some of the women that help make Rabata the amazing organization it is. To be clear, there are hundreds of women working to further the goals of creating community, developing scholars,
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