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

Spotted Chasers: Girls 9-years old

  • Dunya and Akhira - The two worlds

  • Worshipping Allah - Reflecting on Allah’s creations

  • Getting close to Allah - Happiness in both worlds

  • Things that last - The spiritual heart

  • Africa is not a country - Muslims in Africa

  • Africa is amazing - Lessons from Mansa Musa, Nana Asma'u, and Fatima al Fihri

Class Day & Time


Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm CST

Session Dates: January 16 - February 20


Please note: 

1. This class is designed for girls who are currently 9 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 Walia Wahid is a Zambian born Bangladeshi Canadian who currently lives in California with her husband and two daughters. She has a Bachelors of Commerce with a major in Accounting. She has volunteered for various organizations in the Bay Area including The Rahmah Foundation’s Young Muslimah Halaqa Program as a teacher as well as the Youth Coordinator for the SBIA masjid. Anse Walia had the great honor and privilege to begin her Islamic Studies at the Ribaat Academic Institute in 2014 under the tutelage of Dr. Tamara Gray. In 2022, she was part of the second graduating class to receive Ribaat’s teacher certification. At Ribaat she has played a variety of roles and currently serves as a TA, advisor, and the Ribaat Admin Coordinator. Anse Walia also teaches for Rabata’s Dragonflies children’s program and is the Rabata Bay Area Chapter Lead.

Anse Walia Wahid