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


Names of Allah is a journey through the divine names of Allah ﷻ. We will explore the names that Allah ﷻ uses to describe Himself, deepening our understanding of our Creator. We will learn the meanings and attributes of Allah ﷻ and how they can guide us on our spiritual journey. 

Through discussions and reflective exercises on His names ﷻ, we will learn how to connect with these divine qualities and incorporate them into our daily lives, strengthening our relationship with Allah ﷻ. By contemplating these attributes, we will gain insights into the essence of Allah’s ﷻ mercy, love, majesty, and forgiveness, and foster a deeper understanding of our faith. 

*This class is part of a special series exploring the beautiful Names of Allah. Each term, we’ll study different names, learning their meanings and how they can inspire our daily lives.



Class Outline


Week 1: The Sustainer 

In the first week, we will explore the following names of Allah ﷻ: Al-Mumīt (The Creator of Death), Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living), Al-Qayyūm (The Sustainer), and Al-Muhyī (The Giver of Life). Through reflections and activities, we will discuss what each name means and how it reflects Allah's attributes.  


Week 2: The Eternal 

In the second week, we will focus on the names Al-Mājid (The Magnificent), Al-Wāhid (The Indivisible), Al-Ahad (The Unique), and As-Samad (The Eternal). We will discuss how these names can help us grow in our faith and recognize that He ﷻ is The Eternal. 


Week 3: The Delayer 

In the third week, we will delve into the names Al-Qādir (The All-Powerful), Al-Muqtadir (The Overpowering), Al-Muqaddim (He Who Brings Forward), and Al-Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer). We will learn about how there is wisdom in a delay. 


Week 4: The First 

In the fourth week, we will learn about Al-Awwal (The First), Al-Ākhir (The Last), Az-Zāhir (The Evident), and Al-Bātin (The Hidden). Discussion will lead us to understand how Allah ﷻ has made Himself evident, without being seen. 


Week 5: The Source of All Goodness 

In our final week, we will study the names Al-Wālī (The Sole Governor), Al-Muta’ālī (The Self-Exalted), Al-Barr (The Source of All Goodness), and At-Tawwāb (The Ever-Pardoning). Through reflections and activities we will learn about Allah ﷻ being The Source of All Goodness.

  • I liked how Anse is able to connect the names of Allah to personal life and experiences

  • The teacher was very informative and she taught in a way that made it interesting. It felt more conversational than just like a lecture.

  • I loved how Anse Sarah went in depth into the meanings of each Name and suggested ways that we could use it in our Dua.

  • I liked learning about the attributes of Allah through the Anse's life stories.

  • I liked how there were a lot of examples of how to apply the names of Allah in our lives to be more mindful and remembering of Allah

  • I really liked Anse Sarah's way of teaching, and my favourite part of the last class was when we drew our dream Jannah

  • I liked how the teacher referred to different problems in life and how the names of Allah can comfort you. It helps you put things into perspective.

Class Activity Materials

Lined paper or notebook, colouring tools (markers, colour pencils, crayons, etc) - optional 

Required Book

None

Class Day & Time

Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Central Time 

Session dates: July 1 - 29

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. 

Names of Allah

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

Instructor

Anse Sarah Ali

Anse Sarah Ali lives in Lasalle, Ontario, Canada, where she serves as the Rabata Windsor chapter lead. She is also one of our most recent Ribaat Academic Institute Graduates, receiving her Ribaat Teacher Certification in August of 2024. Anse Sarah is Rabata’s Volunteer Coordinator, where she places new volunteers in various roles within the organization. You can also find Anse Sarah at Masjid Rabata, filling many roles from admining and training to assisting new admins. She is also a veteran admin for the Ribaat Academic Institute. To round out her volunteering, she also connects with new Ribaat students as a student support representative. Anse Sarah is a homeschooling mom who loves to take walks in the cold fall mornings and enjoys reading and taking pictures in her spare time.