RabaTEENS is a nurturing space for deep and meaningful Islamic spiritual mentorship with compassionate and caring mentors. We design fun, creative, and positive educational experiences to help teens grow confidently and comfortably into their faith.


Class Description


Islamic art has long been a form of learning and spiritual expression, connecting culture, creativity, and devotion. Mosque designs around the world inspire mindfulness and reflection through the beauty of art. This course aims to give the younger generation exposure to Islamic education through a visual medium, emphasizing that Allah ﷻ is beautiful and loves beauty. 

Arabic calligraphy, as the visual expression of the Quran, bridges art and spirituality. In this course, students will build upon the script learned in the previous course, focusing on the forms used to write the Quran in the modern age. We will begin with a revision of letter anatomy, progress to joining letters, and then advance to writing words, phrases, and finally a short Quranic verse. Students will receive weekly task of five words to practice, helping them strengthen precision, patience, and appreciation for the beauty of the written word. By focusing deeply on the Naskh script, this course offers meaningful immersion in one style, fostering both skill and mindfulness.



Class Outline


Week 1:  Calligraphy: Revision

Recap of letter anatomy from the previous course using a slanted marker. 


Week 2:  Calligraphy: Joint Letters 

Introduction to connecting letters in Naskh script. 


Week 3:  Calligraphy: Joint Letters 

Continued practice with connected letters. 


Week 4:  Calligraphy: Arabic Words & Short Phrases  
 
Writing complete words and short phrases in Naskh script.


Week 5:  Calligraphy: Quranic Verse  
 
Writing a short verse from the Quran, applying all learned skills. 


Class Activity Materials (Optional)

Pencil

Pen

Ruler

A4 or A3 notebooks for practice
(recommended: thick paper notebook, at least 150 gsm)

Required Book

None

Class Day & Time

Sundays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM Central Time 

Session dates: January 25 - February 22 

Students must attend Zoom live sessions. Classes are NOT recorded.


*Enrollment into the RabaTEENS program is on a per-student basis. If two (or more) students are planning to attend a class together by sharing a screen, each student will need to enroll for class individually. 

**RabaTEENS programs are for girls aged 12-17 ONLY. Students are required to be 12 already in order to join any of RabaTEENS programs.

Certificate of Participation

A certificate of participation will be given to students who complete the class.

Refund Policy

No refunds are issued once the session begins. 

Arabic Calligraphy: The Naskh Script

Meets once a week for one hour (5-week session)

Instructor

Anse Fathiah Abdussamad

Born and raised in Singapore, with a Muslim Indonesian heritage, Anse Fathiah Abdussamad takes pride in her work as a calligrapher. Half of her life has been spent dwelling with inks, reed pens and papers, all for her love of Arabic calligraphy. She has also trained more than 200 students over the course of 8 years serving the community in the field of Islamic Art. Graduating from Al Azhar University in Cairo in 2013, Anse Fathiah specialised in Arabic Literature and Calligraphy. While in Egypt she was granted Ijaza in Diwani, Jaliy Diwani, Riq’ah and Maghribi script under the tutelage of Ustadh Hasanain Mukhtar from Egypt and Ustadh Belaid Hamidi, a former calligrapher for the Moroccan royal family. The connection she has with her faith and the Islamic world has shaped her as an artist who aims to ensure that every stroke of her brush or pen is a manifestation of her deep relationship with the Divine. Anse Fathiah recently graduated with a Master of Art degree from The Kings Foundation school of Traditional Art in London doing the art of Batik and Calligraphy as her Final project.