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

Mosaic Darners: Girls 6-7 years old

  • Allah is the Seeing, the Hearing - How is Allah different and above all others?

  • Blessings of Allah - How do we know God? What does God give us?

  • Trusting Allah - What is power?

  • Allah is One - Why do we do dhikr?

  • Africa is not a Country - What is a continent? Who was Shaykh Ahmadu Bamba?

Class Day & Time


Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST

Session Dates: January 16 - February 20


Please note: 

1. This class is designed for girls who are currently 6 and 7 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.

Instructor

Anse Soofia Ahmed is a teacher and a real estate broker residing in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Elmhurst College, majoring in Secondary Education/English Literature and minoring in Intercultural studies with a focus on social justice. Anse Soofia also has a middle school history teaching certification. She has led teaching initiatives for street children in India, taught in UK Islamic schools, where she and her family resided for almost 8 years, and has taught in both public and private schools in the US. Anse Soofia has her masters in project management and loves being solution-oriented. She loves horses, even though she's madly allergic to them and enjoys spending her free time exploring nature with her three beautiful bairns. She received her Ribaat Teachers Certificate in 2022 and is currently pursuing the Ribaat Scholar Certification.

Anse Soofia Ahmed