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


This five-week course takes teens on a reflective journey through Surat Al-Furqan, exploring how the Quran serves as the ultimate criterion between truth and falsehood. Students will engage with relatable themes like identity, peer pressure, social justice, and self-worth, all while deepening their connection with the Quran. This class aims to foster critical thinking, spiritual growth, and a sense of purpose rooted in Divine guidance. 

The goal of this course is not just to explain tafsir but to help students see how the Quran speaks to them, about them, and for them—even as teenagers in the modern world. 



Class Outline


Week 1:  The Quran: A Light in a Confused World (Ayat 1–20)

We will uncover what Al-Furqan means and why it matters, seeing how the Quran helps us tell right from wrong in a world of mixed messages, opinions, and “my truth.” We will learn from prophets who stood firm despite mockery and rejection, and we will explore how to stay true to our values when others think differently. 


Week 2:  Signs in the Sky and the Self (Ayat 21–31) 

We will discover Allah’s ﷻ  signs in nature and within ourselves, and discuss the dangers of blindly following desires or peer pressure. We will think about who influences us and how to choose friends who guide us toward goodness. 


Week 3:  False Gods & Modern Distractions (Ayat 32–44) 

We will tackle some doubts about the Quran, explore traits of those who reject truth, and identify today’s “idols” like fame, wealth, and social media. We will reflect on what we truly value and what competes for space in our hearts. 


Week 4:  Justice, Responsibility, and True Success (Ayat 45–60)  
 
We will compare Allah’s ﷻ  control over the universe with human arrogance, discuss the false sense of control in society and our duty to live by Divine standards, and rethink what success really looks like according to Allah ﷻ. 


Week 5:  ‘Ibadur-Rahman: Becoming a Servant of the Most Merciful (Ayat 61–77) 

We will explore the traits of Allah’s ﷻ  beloved servants — inner peace, humility, strength, and grace under pressure. We will discuss responding to hate with kindness and finding hope in Allah’s ﷻ  forgiveness as we decide who we want to become. 


  • Anse was so KIND and made these classes REALLY enjoyable!!

  • I liked how we went into the deep meaning of each individual ayat.

  • I loved how we used examples from the Surah to reflect on our own lives and how to better deal with different kinds of situations

  • Everything was great. Anse Farhana is a great teacher.

  • Everything was done wonderfully, MashaAllah.

  • I liked the detailed and insightful explanations and advice to apply in real life

  • The teacher was amazing!

  • I liked Anse Farhana's way of connecting the stories in the Quran to experiences we can relate to. Giving us a perspective that makes it easier to understand and connect with the words of Allah.

  • I liked everything, Alhamdulillah I learned a lot from Anse Farhana.

  • I liked how it was easy to understand the teacher and she explained it in easy to understand terms.

  • I like the way that Anse Farhana teaches and the way she made it easy for me to understand the material.

  • We really learn a lot in just an hour and everything is well explain.

Class Activity Materials

Notebook/Journal (optional) 

Required Book

The Clear Quran (or any tafsir books for tafsir of Surat Al-Furqan)

Class Day & Time

Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 am CST 

Session dates: September 14 - October 12 

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

A certificate of participation will be given to students who complete the class.

Refund Policy

No refunds are issued once the session begins. 

Surat Al-Furqan: Living by the Light of Truth

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

Instructor

Anse Dr. Farhana Yunus

Anse Dr. Farhana Yunus is a lifelong student of sacred knowledge. She has completed the Ribaat Teacher Certification through the Ribaat Academic Institute, completed Bayyinah Access 1, 2, and 3, studied the Ajroomiyah with Qutoof Academy, completed tajwīd and studied the Jazariyyah with Rahman School of Orlando, and studied with Islamic Online Institute with the Islamic Circle of North America Sisters Wing. She has been teaching Tafseer of the Quran for over 10 years and currently runs a study circle for women of Quran Tafseer and Seerah. She also organizes the women’s Annual Spirit Retreat, has served on the Muslim Womens Organization Board, and is a Girlscout Troop leader. She joined Ribaat as an instructor in 2021, and also teaches for both the Rabata youth programs, RabaTEENS and Dragonflies.