Welcome to Ribaat
Traditional Islamic Scholarship for Women, by Women
About Us
The Ribaat Academic Institute–Rabata’s online academic program run by women, for women–offers a comprehensive curriculum of Islamic studies with courses in 13 tracks, all taught by qualified female scholars.
Through Ribaat’s online classes, women are reconnecting with their faith and reclaiming their traditionally-held leadership roles in Islamic scholarship, mentorship, and community care.
13 tracks, 4 levels
Aqida, Fiqh, Hadith, Sira, Tafsir, Communications, Education, History, Purification, Social Sciences, Certification Requirements, Arabic, and Tajwid.
Islamic Studies
Since the beginning, women’s scholarship has played a central role in the spread of Islam. Ribaat revives this tradition. Reclaim your confidence in faith through studying Islamic knowledge with Ribaat’s Islamic Studies classes, finding practical application in your day-to-day life and spiritual elevation to carry you through.
Featured Sira Track
This is an example of the Sira Track through the varying levels.
Companions of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 1 & Part 2
Lessons from the Life of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 1 & Part 2
Sira: An Academic Study of the Life of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 1 & Part 2
Sira: An Academic Study of the Life of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 3 & Part 4
Tajwid
The Ribaat Tajwid Program enables students to gradually and steadily develop proficiency in recitation of the Holy Quran, with complete understanding and application of the rules of tajwid. Students progress from the beginner level to fluency in recitation, and from there onto a journey of memorization and certification (ijaza) in recitation of the Holy Quran. The end goal is to produce students who are able to read and teach the Holy Quran with proficiency and expertise.
Arabic
Studying Arabic opens paths of learning for the student of knowledge. Through our unique research-backed program, Ribaat matches global university-level criteria in developing proficiency in reading and understanding classical Arabic texts. The barriers of Muslim women accessing heritage texts are dismantled one class at a time.
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 15 | Spring Term 2025 Registration Opens
Jan. 13 – May 25 | Spring Term Dates
Jan. 19 – Mar. 2 | Arabic Spring Module 1
Mar. 17 – Apr. 6 | Ramadan & Eid Break
Ribaat Experiences
Explore Our Short Courses
Short Courses are non-credit courses that offer the space for Rabata and Ribaat to address current and relevant topics for the Muslim Ummah. While usually initially offered as live classes, the recordings of short courses remain open for registration. Explore our vast selection of topics and enjoy at your own pace.
Mental Strength
Build resilience and strength through faith.
Anse Dr. Tamara Gray
Gender Identity
Navigate identity from an Islamic view.
Anse Dr. Tamara Gray
Living al-Baqarah
Explore themes and lessons of al-Baqarah.
Anse Dr. Tamara Gray
Maqasid al-Shari'ah
Learn the principles of Islamic law.
Anse Dr. Tamara Gray
Certifications
Connection to a legacy of teachers
Ribaat Teacher Certification equips educators to teach Islamic Studies with a focus on K-12 students.
Ribaat Scholar Certification prepares women for leadership in Islamic scholarship and community teaching.
Tajwid Ijaza Certifications grant the ability to teach Quran recitation with a sanad linked to the Prophet ﷺ.
Hadith Certifications provide deep understanding of teachings of the Prophet ﷺ through a collection of authentic hadith.
Immersion Retreat
The Ribaat Immersion Retreat brings together the full Rabata experience for students: connecting education with community and spirituality, for an elevated immersive holistic experience. Women spend four days with our teachers in worship, learning, and sisterhood from Tahajjud to Isha.
Impact Report
Ribaat Academic Institute is Rabata’s online academic program.
Rabata is registered as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization EIN: 46-4208628
