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


Know what's what with your period! In this class, we'll clear up any confusion and answer all your questions, so you can walk away with confident knowledge about managing your period. We'll discuss what to do and what not to do during your period and how to make the best of those days. Understanding your body is important, and we're here to help. 



We'll cover the timing of menstruation, helping you understand when your period is likely to start and what signs to look for. Knowing this can help you be better prepared each month. Additionally, we'll talk about how to tell when your period has ended, so you can confidently move on with your routine.  

One of the key aspects we'll focus on is the process of purification after your period. This is an important step in maintaining your spiritual and physical well-being. We'll guide you through the steps, ensuring you know exactly what to do and why it matters. 



Class Outline


Week 1:   Introductions

In this session, we will be introduced to each other, to the study of fiqh, and some key terms that will be useful during this class. 


Week 2:  Timing is Everything! 

In this session, we will cover the timing of menstruation, how long it can last, and how to know when it has started or ended. We will learn to track our period to have a better understanding of when it is coming. We will discuss the confusing times that may face us at the start, end, and between periods, and how to manage it. 


Week 3:  Dos & Don’ts 

In this session, we will cover what is allowed and what is not allowed during our period, and how to hold fast to our relationship with Allah ﷻ  even when we can’t pray. 


Week 4:  Keepin’ it Clean!  
 
This session will cover the ghusl, or ritual purification at the end of menstruation. We will cover the physical and spiritual aspects of purification, as well as how to keep our bodies, spaces, and clothes clean of najasa. 


Week 5:  It’s a Cycle! 

In this final session, we will go over the cycle of menstruation and circle back to all we have learned as well as learning how to track our cycles and know what’s in store for the future. 


  • I liked that I learned about many things and feel like I’m more ready for what’s to come.

  • I like how it was short, simple, and easy to remember

  • i loved the way anse eamaan interacted with us like we're her friends and not her students. she created a really loving and safe enviroment where it was comfortable to express our questions and doubts without being shy or worried about it.

  • i liked how Anse explained the questions people asked properly and with a good answer.

  • i love how open and freely we can talk about thing we normally wouldn’t.

  • i learned a lot from this class, and i learned what i was looking for. I wanted to know about ghusl and how to perform it.

  • What I like about this class is how Anse Eamaan taught so good I understood it so well

  • I liked that it was interactive, fun, and a safe space to share my thoughts and questions.

  • Anse Eamaan is so amazing :)

  • rabateens is awesome!

  • thank you so much for all the work you put in for us its so appreciated. jazakumallahu khair <3

  • I liked learning about what we could and could not do on our periods

  • The information was very clear, the teacher was nice, and it was a very comfortable (not that awkward) place to discuss things.

  • The way Anse explained everything was so clear and I really enjoyed every second of it!

  • I like the community and openness about this class.

  • I liked that Anse Eamaan was open to answering all the different questions we had, and I learned a lot, even though sometimes I felt embarrassed not coming in with as much knowledge about the fiqh of menstruation as other girls in the class did. I wish my mom would have talked to me about it more directly, but having Anse Eamaan to answer some of my questions felt relieving.

  • i liked how detailed the class was. Anse Emaan was wonderful.

Class Activity Materials

Notebook and pen for note-taking 

Required Book

None

Class Day & Time

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST 

Session dates: September 16 - October 14 

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. 

Coming of Age: Fiqh of Menstruation for Teen Girls

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

Instructor

Education Director Anse Eamaan Rabbat

Anse Eamaan Rabbat presently serves as Rabata’s Education Director and continues to serve as Director of the Ribaat Academic Institute since its inception in Fall 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications with concentrations in Advertising and Journalism and a master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration. For over twenty years, she has dedicated her time to the education and upbringing of children and adults. Anse Eamaan was raised in the United States and Syria, where she benefited from renowned female teachers of the Islamic fields of study, including tajwīd, sīra, hadīth, fiqh, tafsīr, and ‘aqīda. She currently lives in Minnesota, USA and works from the Rabata Cultural Center. Anse Eamaan also contributes as an Islamic Studies instructor with the Ribaat Academic Institute, in addition to teaching a Rabata halaqa, RabaTEENS classes, and in-person classes locally in Minnesota and at the Rabata Cultural Center.