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


What does it mean to stay true to your values when the world around you pushes in another direction? The early years of Islam in Makkah tell a story of courage, sincerity, and quiet strength. In this engaging Sira series course, teen girls will journey through the challenging Makkan period of the Prophet ﷺ’s life and discover how faith shaped the hearts of the earliest believers. 

Through storytelling, reflection, and interactive activities, students will explore moments of hardship, perseverance, and hope in the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the companions. These powerful stories will help them understand how qualities like patience, honesty, dignity, and trust in Allah ﷻ can guide their own lives today. 

Each session connects the experiences of the early Muslim community with challenges teens face: peer pressure, identity, friendship, and staying confident in their values. Along the way, students will be encouraged to build inner strength, develop moral courage, and see the beauty of their faith as a source of guidance and confidence. This course offers a warm, supportive space for teen girls to learn, reflect, and grow, discovering that strong character, sincere faith, and trust in Allah ﷻ are the foundations of a life that truly shines. 



Class Outline


Week 1:  When Truth Begins

This lesson explores the early, secret phase of da‘wah and introduces the first believers, including Khadijah r.a., Abu Bakr r.a., Ali r.a., and Zayd r.a. Students will reflect on how faith often begins quietly before it spreads and grows. 


Week 2:  Faith Under Pressure 

This week focuses on the public call to Islam and the challenges that followed, including mockery and persecution. Students will learn about examples of steadfast believers and how they remained firm in their faith during difficult times. 


Week 3:  Beautiful Patience 

This lesson introduces the concept of sabr in Islam through meaningful stories of perseverance. Students will explore how patience shapes character and strengthens one’s relationship with Allah ﷻ. 


Week 4:  Strong Women of Early Islam  
 
This session highlights the strength and contributions of women in early Islam, including Khadijah r.a. as a source of support and strength, and Sumayyah r.a. as an example of steadfastness, along with other early women believers. 


Week 5:  Light After Hardship 

This final lesson reflects on Allah’s ﷻ reassurance to the Prophet ﷺ and the theme of hope after hardship. Students will explore how hope serves as a spiritual strength and how to place trust in Allah ﷻ during times of uncertainty. 


  • I liked Anse's teaching style and her shown love for the Prophet SAW

  • The kindess of my teacher. the topic absolutely matches her personality. She is elegent and smiles all the time mashAllah. It adds such beauty to the class.

  • Anse Leila is a sweet, caring teacher. Her classes are filled with love for the prophet, you are listening, taking, breathing love for the prophet. Is everywhere when Anse talks about rasul and it gets into your heart.

  • The teacher was nice and explained everything in a way that my classmates and I understood! ✨✨ Jazakumu Allahu Khairan! ✨🌸💕✨

  • I love so much how the teacher explains everything and her voice is so soothing. I love how if she brings something up i dont know like she always explains what it means so i dont even have to ask. In this class i have a great attention span.

  • More seerah classes with Anse Leila

  • Anse Leila explains things so clearly and beautifully :)

  • The topic and the teacher she was really nice!

Class Activity Materials

Writing and drawing materials (optional)

Required Book

None

Class Day & Time

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

Session dates: April 18 - May 16 

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. 

Standing Strong: Faith in the Makkan Years

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

Instructor

Anse Leila Anwar Pačariz

Anse Leila Anwar Pačariz serves as a Sīra instructor at the Ribaat Academic Institute. She graduated from First Bosniak High School and currently studies at the Faculty of Islamic Sciences in Sarajevo. Anse Leila holds an ijāza in Qur’an recitation Hafs ‘an ‘Asim and an ijaza in 40 hadith of Imam Nawawi. Anse Leila’s introduction to Rabata came during the Pilgrims at Home competition many years ago. Now, she runs Rabata’s affiliate in Bosnia, a women’s association named Halka – which means circle and is the name for the traditional Bosnian door opener. The word Halka signifies the importance of bringing people together and opening the door for everyone with good intentions. Since 2004, she has continuously run Quran classes in Bosnia, welcoming students who are tremendously passionate about learning the Quran. Together with fellow Rabata and Ribaat enthusiasts, she hosted Dr. Anse Tamara Gray and a few of her students in Sarajevo in 2018.