This class meets once a week for one hour, for a total of 12 weeks (3 months).

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

  • Prophet's ﷺ Special Rank in Jannah

  • Quraysh's Oppression

  • The Trip to Madinah

  • Having confidence in Allah ﷻ and making dua

  • Friendship

  • Blessings of Allah ﷻ

  • Ramadan is Here! How do Muslims celebrate Ramadan?

  • How can young Muslims take full advantage of the blessed days of Ramadan?

  • Women in History: Fatima al-Fihriya

  • What is Hajj?

Class Day & Time


Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 AM Central Time

Session Dates: January 17 - April 25

Ramadan & Eid Break: March 10 - 22



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, for a total of 12 weeks (3 months).

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