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


 In a world of endless scrolling, social media trends, and constant notifications, how can Muslim teens make the most of technology while staying true to their faith and values? In this interactive 5-week class, students will explore how social media, entertainment, and online culture influence their attention, habits, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Through engaging discussions, activities, real-life scenarios, and personal reflections, students will connect everyday digital experiences to Islamic teachings on gratitude (shukr), modesty (haya), excellence (ihsan), patience (sabr), and good character (adab). 

 From managing screen habits and navigating social media comparisons to making mindful content choices and practicing good character online, students will be encouraged to think critically about their digital lives. Rather than simply focusing on reducing screen time, this class empowers teens to develop a healthier and more intentional relationship with technology. By the end of the course, each student will create her own personalized Islamic Digital Wellbeing Plan, with practical goals and strategies to help her navigate the digital world with confidence, responsibility, and faith. 



Class Outline


Week 1:  Who Owns My Attention?

Have you ever picked up your phone for five minutes, only to realize an hour has passed? This week, we'll explore how apps, notifications, and endless scrolling compete for our attention. Students will reflect on their screen habits and discover how Islamic concepts such as amanah (responsibility), niyyah (intention), and taqwa (God-consciousness) can help them use their time more meaningfully. 


Week 2:  Comparison and the Highlight Reel

Why does everyone else's life sometimes seem more exciting or perfect online? This week, we'll explore the impact of social media comparisons on confidence, self-worth, and gratitude. Through discussions and reflections, students will learn to recognize the difference between online appearances and reality, while discovering how shukr (gratitude) can help them appreciate the unique blessings Allah ﷻ has given them. 


Week 3:  What Am I Consuming Online?

The videos we watch, the accounts we follow, and the content we engage with can shape how we think, feel, and behave. This week, students will explore how digital content influences their values, emotions, and choices. We'll discuss how haya (modesty), ihsan (excellence), and sabr (patience and self-control) can guide us in making thoughtful decisions about what we consume and share online. 


Week 4:  Digital Character – Who Am I Online?

Does our behavior online reflect who we are offline? This week, we'll explore how Islamic character and manners apply to our digital interactions. Through relatable scenarios, students will discuss adab (good manners), kindness, gossip, privacy, and online responsibility. They'll reflect on how their words and actions can affect others and learn ways to demonstrate good character, even behind a screen. 


Week 5:  My Digital Ihsan Plan

How can we use technology in ways that bring us closer to our goals and values? In our final week, students will reflect on what they've learned about their digital habits, choices, and responsibilities. They'll bring together the Islamic principles explored throughout the course to create their own personalized Islamic Digital Wellbeing Plans, setting practical boundaries and meaningful goals for using technology with greater intention, balance, and faith. 

Class Activity Materials

None 

Recommended Books (Optional)



Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart

by Hamza Yusuf




The Anxious Generation: How the great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

by Jonathan Haidt

Class Day & Time

Sundays, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Central Time 

Session dates: November 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. 

The Muslim Teen in a Digital World

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

Instructor

Anse Rafia Safdar

Anse Rafia Safdar is an educator, homeschooling mum, and community leader based in the West Midlands, UK. She holds a BSc in Psychology and a postgraduate qualification in Teaching and Education. With over ten years of experience in education, she is passionate about curriculum development and creating meaningful, inclusive learning experiences for children. She serves as a lead teacher at an Islamic institute, directs a nonprofit organisation supporting women, children, and families, and is currently a student at Ribāṭ University. She is dedicated to lifelong learning and nurturing the next generation of confident, compassionate Muslims.