Ribāṭ Insights
Why Studying Arabic Matters Now More Than Ever
By Ribāṭ Communications We hear and engage with Arabic daily—in salah, in our time spent with the Quran, and in other cultural and social contexts.
Student of the Month – April
From Journey to Purpose Ribaat’s April Student of the Month, Amina Muse, carries a story shaped by migration, resilience, and a deep commitment to serving
Dhul-Hijja: A Sacred Month Within a Sacred Season
By Anse Kiashe Pugh Allah ﷻ reminds us in the Quran: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register
A Founding Cohort Moment: Building the Leadership Pipeline for Muslim Women
By Ribāṭ Communications In 2015, during a board meeting, a bold statement was made: InshaAllah, by 2025 we will have a university. That vision is
Student of the Month – March
Ruba Mahfouz-Alkotob was born in Michigan to Syrian immigrant parents and now resides in the suburbs of Flint with her family. She describes herself as deeply blessed—married to a supportive husband and mother to four remarkable children, with her eldest son married and faithfully visiting each weekend.
Student of the Month – February
Sarwat Khan was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, where opportunities to formally study the Quran were limited. Growing up in the American South, she carried a quiet but persistent dream: to one day read and study the Book of Allah with fluency and confidence. Today, Sarwat lives in Dallas, Texas, where she is a devoted stay-at-home mother to six children. Alongside nurturing her family, she also works as a writing coach, helping others refine and elevate their written voice.