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


The Quran has the power to lift our spirits, strengthen our hearts, and elevate our ranks in the Hereafter. Hifdh: Memorize with Reflection is designed for students with a Quran recitation level equivalent to Quran 3: Flow and Fluency who are ready to begin or continue their memorization journey with guided practice, consistent support, and individualized accountability.

Throughout the course, students will work toward memorizing selected surahs and reciting them by heart to a qualified Quran teacher who holds an ijazah in Quran memorization and certification for the complete memorization of the Quran. Alongside memorization and correct recitation, students will explore the central theme and message of each surah, meaningful reflections from its verses, and techniques for connecting verses to support memorization and retention. While the course provides a shared memorization pathway, students will be supported at their own pace, with flexibility for those who may need additional time as well as those who are ready to progress more quickly. 

Inspired by the words of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about the companion of the Quran being told to “recite and ascend,” this course encourages students to see hifdh not simply as memorizing verses, but as part of a lifelong relationship with the words of Allah ﷻ.


Fall Term Surahs: Surah Al-Mulk, Surah Al-Qalam, and Surah Al-Haqqah.


Please note: Registration is limited to 10 students per term.



Important: Recitation Assessment for New Students

Students attending a RabaTEENS Quran recitation class for the first time are required to complete a short oral recitation assessment with a Quran teacher. Admission to Hifdh: Memorize with Reflection requires a recitation level equivalent to Quran 3: Flow and Fluency, which will be confirmed during the assessment. The assessment will be conducted via Zoom or WhatsApp call, so please ensure the email address and mobile number provided during registration are accurate. Returning RabaTEENS Quran students do not need to be reassessed.




Class Day & Time

Sundays, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Central Time

Session dates: September 20 - November 1


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

Certificates of participation are available upon request.

Refund Policy

No refunds are issued once the session begins. 

Hifdh: Memorize with Reflection

Meets every week for one and a half hour

Instructor

Anse Amal Al-Sibai

Anse Amal Al-Sibai is a mother, teacher, writer, bicyclist, and amateur baker. Her favorite places are the outdoors, library, and masjid. With a Bachelor’s Degree in holistic nutrition and a diploma in children’s literature, she wrote for The Saudi Gazette newspaper for several years. She writes her own blog and has contributed to Al-Jumuah and The Muslim Vibe, among others. Her passion for Islam and the Qur’an drew her to the women’s institute for Qur’an memorization in Jeddah. Anse Amal holds certificates in the Qur’an sciences and an ijazah, but continues to learn because studying the Qur’an is a lifelong journey – and a beautiful one. She feels blessed to be a student of Rabata and will soon complete her teacher’s certification. Anse Amal hosts halaqahs and different programs for Muslim youth in Ohio and in Jeddah. She is a children’s book author and a middle school English and Islamic studies teacher. Anse Amal aspires to impact, inspire, create positive change, and uplift young women through the power of storytelling.