Ribāṭ Insights
Student of the Month – January
Meet Ariel Schmid, our Ribaat Student of the Month who is on a journey to deepen her connection to Islam. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, to American and German parents, Ariel now resides in her hometown with her Palestinian husband and enjoys spending time with his extended family of siblings, cousins, and young ones. Ariel works as a strategy analyst at VITAS Healthcare, a leading national hospice provider, but her life is as much about nurturing faith and knowledge as it is about her professional endeavors.
When Life Gives You Lemons, Take It: The Art of Submission
At the beginning of every year, Anse Tamara asks us to try and identify our personal word of the year, specifying a focus area for the year ahead of us. I love this activity, as it really helps shape my goals and aspirations.
For two years in a row, I chose the same word: taslim—complete surrender.
Student of the Month – December
The story of Ribaat women echoes in the journey of our December Student of the Month, Meherun Khanom-Noor. British-Bangladeshi, Meherun’s journey with studying Islam has transformed over the years, especially as she navigated new life changes, from university studies to, now, stay-at-home mother to three. In the midst of it all, she has always been a dedicated student of knowledge, whether it be in university classes, personal learning with podcasts and reading, or now with Ribaat.
She Sat by Me
She sat by me
Little did we know that her mother threw up that morning…
She praised her Lord unfailingly
Leaving a Legacy Through a Legion of Writers
When the weather turns chilly and the coffees turn pumpkiny, most people dream of sweaters and firesides and turkey. But at Ribaat and Daybreak Press, we dream of pencils and paper and keyboards!
Student of the Month – November
Irene Mineoi’s story is a testament to the transformative power of seeking knowledge and embracing change with faith. Born in Tokyo, Japan, and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Irene has lived a truly international life, with experiences spanning Japan, Qatar, and her current home in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her diverse background is matched by a career in education, having taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and music to students of all ages for over sixteen years.