The Dragonflies Curriculum

An online program developed by Rabata which focuses on spiritual development for youth, covering belief, character development, and value systems. The class is taught by one of Rabata’s certified instructors in a welcoming, fun, and engaging environment.



Students will learn about: 


  • The spiritual heart, this life, and the hereafter

  • Right and wrong actions

  • Doing good deeds and cultivating a deep connection to Allah (swt)

  • Reflecting upon the Quran and Sunnah

  • Prophetic virtues that help us grow in our connection to Allah (swt), our communities, and the people around us

  • Notables figures in Islamic history, from prophets to companions to modern day Muslims

  • Performing acts of worship with confidence and love

The Rabata Difference:


  • Content is taught using age-appropriate methodology

  • Every class includes engaging, interactive activities designed for deep learning

  • Each term, students will engage with new content and topics

Marsh Bluets: Boys 9-10 years old

  • “I Am A Muslim”

  • Our Prophet ﷺ the teacher

  • Learning from the Prophet ﷺ

  • Speak like the Prophet ﷺ

  • Nourishment of physical bodies and spiritual hearts

  • How can we keep the house of our heart clean?

  • The blessing of time

  • From this life to the next

  • How can we be near to Allah ﷻ in this world and enter Jannah in the next?

  • Setting goals and steps to reach our goals

Class Day & Time


Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:45 pm CST

Session Dates: September 23 - December 9


Please note: 

1. This class is designed for boys who are currently 9 and 10 years old. 

2. Enrollment into the Dragonflies 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. 

3. For the privacy and protection of all our students, classes are NOT recorded. Students must attend live sessions. 

4. Program Policy: Once the session begins, NO refunds are allowed.

Certificate of Participation


A certificate of participation will be given to students who complete the class.

This class meets once a week for one hour, for a total of 12 weeks.

Instructor

Anse Tayyaba Syed is an accomplished author of multiple award-winning children's picture books and has written over 20 book titles for Muslim kids. She is also a journalist with bylines in numerous publications, serves on the Rabata Board of Directors, teaches writing, leads a local women's halaqa, and is a public speaker who has conducted over 300 literary and faith-based presentations. Anse Tayyaba has completed the Ribaat Teacher Certification and holds an ijaza in the 40 hadith of Imam Nawawi and the 40 hadith of Palestine. She lives in Illinois, with her husband and three kids.

Anse Tayyaba Syed