Ribāṭ Insights

A Tribute in Memory of Anse Saida Abbed-Ahmed
مَبْسُوطَتَانِمَبْسُوطَتَانمَبْسُوطَتَانِ Over and over and over….that is all I could hear and see يَدَاهُ مَبْسُوطَتَانِ يُنفِقُ كَيْفَ يَشَآءُ ۚHe is open-handed, giving freely as He

Student of the Month–December
We are excited to introduce December’s Student of the Month. Dr. Renas Almubarak’s journey is one of devotion—to her family, her patients, and her faith. Originally from Sudan, she immigrated to the United States in 2010 to pursue her dream of working with children. After graduating from medical school, she completed seven years of training in pediatrics and emergency pediatric medicine, living in five different states along the way. Today, she and her family have finally settled in New Jersey, where she balances life as a pediatric emergency doctor, wife, and homeschooling mother of four children, aged seven to thirteen.

Ribaat University: In Pursuit of Knowledge
Rabata recognizes the needs of women wanting to pursue education. Women’s stories are unique and therefore, Ribaat University has been developed with that in mind.

The Light of the Prophet ﷺ through Love Languages
Finding divine connection in a world of self-love In a world that constantly tells us to “love yourself first,” the idea of love often begins

Grounds for Growth
A fun check-in for Rabateers—and an invite! In her Latte & Learn on “Grounds for Growth,” Anse Fatima asked us: If your personal growth journey was

Harvesting Knowledge
Our lives are like fields. We sow seeds through our actions, words, and intentions, and what we plant determines the harvest we leave behind. What will my legacy be? The Prophet ﷺ taught us that when a person dies, their deeds come to an end—except for three: sadaqa jariya (continuous charity), knowledge that is beneficial, and the prayers of a virtuous descendant. In a world where so much fades, possessions break, money is spent, and accomplishments are forgotten, these three legacies endure, continuing to send blessings to the believer even after they have returned to Allah. If you are able to produce knowledge and share this knowledge, please do so. If you can publish a book, then do it, but if not, teach something. Create a video. This will stay for you as long as people are benefitting from it. You will continue reaping the benefit from this harvest.