Pilgrims at Home is a game hosted by Masjid Rabata that provides an intensive worship schedule with a points system given for each worship activity. It is held during the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijja, which is a sacred month that we all want to benefit from. Pilgrims at Home helps walk us through some worship activities that will help us deepen our relationship with Allah (swt) and grow spiritually.
Teens can join Pilgrims at Home with their families or join a teen group. They can also join the Rabateens Pilgrims at Home class, where they will meet daily to stay motivated, ask questions and work on earning points together.
More about the class:
- Teens will meet daily for 1 hour on Zoom, for support and encouragement, learn more about the worship activities, earn points together, and ask questions.
- Teens will split into teams of 5, and each team will join a Whatsapp group to encourage and support each other. They can also choose to join an adult team instead of a teen team.
- Teens will be playing the same game as adults and will use the same scoresheets. They can compete to be winners in the whole Pilgrims at Home!
June 30 -July 9: Daily at 2:00 pm CST
Instructors
Director of Education 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.
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Anse Michelle Sekusky
Anse Michelle Sekusky, an Ohio native, embraced Islam in 2011. In 2013, she enrolled in the Ribaat Academic Institute, studying traditional Islamic education under the guidance of Anse Shaykha Dr. Tamara Gray. Within the Columbus, Ohio community, Anse Michelle served on the board of the Noor Islamic Cultural Center for four years and actively volunteered with local masjid committees. There, she also developed a support system for and worked closely with converts for eight years.
As an accomplished songwriter and vocalist, Anse Michelle is known for writing, performing, and conducting workshops across the nation. Her foundation in the performing arts, cultivated during her time in middle and high school, was further enriched by touring during her college years. She is passionate about using music to connect women of all ages to their faith through nasheed and singing. Currently, she is a proud member of the Twin City Women’s Choir and serves on the board of Her Voice Productions.
Anse Michelle is the Rabata Cultural Center Manager. She remains an enthusiastic student of the Ribaat Academic Institute and actively teaches for Rabata’s Dragonflies and RabaTEENS youth programs. She also contributes by supporting Rabata’s Convert Care program. In 2022, she obtained her ijaza (certification) in the 40 Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi. Recently, Anse Michelle joined the speakers and board of the Islamic Resource Group (IRG), where she educates the wider community about Islam.
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