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


Surat Al-Jathiyah is a powerful surah that calls us to reflect on the signs of Allah ﷻ, the purpose of our lives, and the reality of standing before Him on the Day of Judgment. Throughout the surah, Allah reminds us to look at the world around us as signs of His wisdom, power, and mercy, while also warning against arrogance, heedlessness, and losing sight of truth and guidance. 

For Muslim teens navigating questions about identity, faith, purpose, and the pressures of the world around them, Surat Al-Jathiyah offers meaningful reminders about sincerity, gratitude, accountability, and staying connected to Allah ﷻ. Through guided tafsir, reflections, discussions, and interactive activities, students will explore how the themes of the surah remain deeply relevant to everyday life and personal growth. 

This class is designed to be a warm and welcoming space where teen girls can deepen their understanding of the Quran while strengthening their relationship with Allah ﷻ. Together, students will reflect on the lessons and wisdom of Surat Al-Jathiyah in a way that is thoughtful, relatable, and spiritually grounding. 

By the end of the five weeks, students will not only have a deeper appreciation of the surah, but also a renewed sense of purpose and a stronger connection to the Quran as a source of guidance, reflection, and comfort, inshaAllah. 



Class Outline


Week 1:  Signs of Allah in Creation (Verses 1–11)

This week introduces the opening verses of Surat Al-Jathiyah, focusing on the Quran as revelation and the many signs of Allah ﷻ found throughout creation. Students will reflect on the skies, the earth, animals, the changing of night and day, and the blessings Allah continuously provides. Together, the class will explore how these signs strengthen faith, deepen gratitude, and remind believers of Allah’s greatness, while also discussing why some people reject truth despite clear evidence. 


Week 2:  Blessings of Allah and Human Responsibility (Verses 12–20) 

In this lesson, students will explore the countless blessings Allah ﷻ has placed in the world for humanity’s benefit, including the seas, the earth, and the natural systems that sustain life. The class will reflect on what it means to respond to blessings with gratitude and responsibility rather than arrogance or carelessness. Students will also study the example of previous nations who received knowledge but allowed pride and division to overcome them, drawing lessons that remain relevant today. 


Week 3:  Following Desires vs. Following Revelation (Verses 21–26) 

This week focuses on one of the central themes of the surah: the danger of allowing desires and personal whims to take priority over divine guidance. Students will discuss how people can slowly become spiritually disconnected when they constantly ignore truth, and how Islam teaches balance, self-awareness, and sincerity. The lesson also explores themes of life, death, resurrection, and trust in Allah’s wisdom and power. 


Week 4:  Scenes of the Day of Judgment (Verses 27–35)  
 
Students will explore the powerful scenes of accountability described in the surah, including the image of every nation kneeling before Allah ﷻ as their records are presented. This lesson encourages reflection on personal responsibility, justice, mercy, and the reality that every action matters. Together, students will discuss the difference between those who lived with humility and sincerity and those who mocked or ignored Allah’s signs. 


Week 5:  Submission, Praise, and Remaining Steadfast (Verses 36–37) 

In the final week, students will reflect on the concluding verses of Surat Al-Jathiyah, which emphasize Allah’s majesty, sovereignty, and absolute greatness. The lesson ties together the major themes of the surah, including gratitude, reflection, humility, accountability, and steadfastness in faith. Students will also discuss how to remain grounded in Islamic values while navigating the challenges and influences of daily life, ending the course with reminders of hope, purpose, and trust in Allah ﷻ. 

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

  • The teacher was really nice

  • 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 done wonderfully, MashaAllah.

  • The teacher was amazing!

  • 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.

  • Allahmdulillah I learned a lot from Anse Farhana.

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

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

  • Everything was very good. Jazakulla Khair, I learned a lot!

Class Activity Materials

None

Required Book

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

Class Day & Time

Saturdays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Central Time 

Session dates: July 4 - August 1 

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. 

Tafsir Surat Al-Jathiyah

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.