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


Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal, reflection, and personal growth, but balancing fasting, worship, and daily responsibilities can be challenging. This class is designed to help teen girls prepare for and embrace the blessings of Ramadan while managing school, family, and personal commitments. 

In addition to preparing for the month ahead, this class will provide a strong foundation in understanding the key aspects of fasting in Islam. Students will gain clarity on important rulings, explore common challenges, and discuss practical solutions to make fasting a smooth and spiritually fulfilling experience. The class will also offer a supportive space for teens to ask questions, share their thoughts, and gain confidence in their ability to observe Ramadan with sincerity and dedication.  

Beyond personal worship, students will also learn how to make Ramadan a truly special time for themselves, their friends and families, and their relationship with Allah ﷻ.  As the month progresses, they will be guided on how to maximize their spiritual efforts, seek the blessings of the final nights, and carry the lessons of Ramadan forward into the rest of the year. 



Class Outline


Week 1: Ramadan Prep

This session will help us to get in gear and feel prepared for Ramadan. We will cover how to make time in our busy schedules for a blessed month, truly feel the Ramadan spirit, and benefit to the utmost while managing our other responsibilities. 


Week 2: Fiqh of Fasting 

This session will guide students through a quick overview of the fiqh of fasting. We will cover the reward and place of fasting in Islam, specific rulings regarding Ramadan, actions that are required, recommended, or to be avoided during fasting, and what to do about menstruation during Ramadan. 


Week 3: Ramadan Memories 

In this session we will discuss ways to make this a memorable Ramadan. We will go over ways to increase the blessing and benefit of the month not only for ourselves, but also extend to our families and communities. 


Week 4: Ramadan Reflections & Rewards 

As we near the last ten nights of Ramadan, this session will help to ensure that we are reaping the utmost reward. We will cover ways to benefit from every moment, how to increase our worship, types of worship we can try, and the blessing of Laylat al-Qadr.  We will close by reflecting on the month and what we have achieved this Ramadan.

Class Activity Materials

None

Required Book

None

Class Day & Time

Saturdays 2:30 - 3:30 pm CST 

Session dates: March 1 - 22

This class is for teen girls ages 12-17 years old 

*Please note: 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. Students must attend Zoom live sessions. Classes are NOT recorded.

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. 

Let's Get Ramadan Ready!

Meets once a week for one hour (4-week session)

Instructor

Education Director Anse Eamaan Rabbat

Anse Eamaan Rabbat was raised in the United States and in Syria, where she benefited from renowned female teachers of the Islamic sciences, including tajwid, sirah, hadith, fiqh, and aqīdah. After moving to the United Arab Emirates, she earned her Bachelor’s in Mass Communications with concentrations in Advertising and Journalism and later earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration. Since graduating university, she has dedicated her time to the education and upbringing of children and adults. She has held various positions in educational institutions and schools, and volunteered at various educational centers. She has been honored to serve as director of the Ribaat Academic Institute since its inception in Fall 2013 and presently serves as Rabata's Education Director.