Ribāṭ Insights
Student of the Month – May
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, our Student of the Month is an optometrist by profession and a devoted mother of two. Angela Qasim has been practicing optometry for 11 years but made the courageous decision to step away from her career during COVID, choosing instead to focus on her family and faith.
Anse\’s Life Lessons Worked for Me—They Can for You Too!
There was a time I kept running in circles with
Student Feature: Aisha Morgan
On a beautiful day twenty-four years ago, in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, one heart found its Home. Aisha Morgan had long known that there is no one who stands between her heart and God, but at this moment, she finally felt an overwhelming sense of closeness. “It was like God told me: It\’s your turn.”
Aisha, who has won all our hearts with her achievements in Quran studies, is a graceful, gentle, and energetic lifelong learner and teacher. In her mid-seventies, she is a proud grandma, traveler of the world, and a dear friend to many. She happily shared her Quran journey with me today.
Consistent Purification
The process of purification is like planting a tree which requires attention and tendering. I connect with the relevance of how tazkiyah or purification is—which involves growth. In order for my tree to grow, I need to pay close attention to tending to it, making sure it’s getting the right nutrients, and also the process of weeding, i.e. cleaning the heart from anything that would taint it.
For Allah\’s Sake
Firstly, I would like to express my deep appreciation of Anse Farhana and the TAs/admins. I really appreciate the genuine and encouraging feedback on our assignments. I enrolled in this course because I wanted to develop a connection to the Quran. I know Anse said that at the beginning of every ayat to put our own name there, so that it is personal.
To Our Dear Rabateers: The Hidden Hands Behind Ramadan Miracles
Dearest Rabateer,
As we enter into this blessed month of Ramadan, a time of miracles, mercy, and renewal, we pause to reflect on the mighty force behind so much of what makes this month special at Rabata: you.