Sarah Abe works for the local government in the Twin Cities area. She earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology at the University of Michigan and then continued on after some time to earn her dual master’s degrees in Public Policy and Social Work.

Born and raised in the small town of Coldwater, Michigan, Sarah moved to Minnesota after completing her undergraduate degree to work for Rabata’s Daybreak Bookshop, the forerunner to today’s Rabata Cultural Center. Over the years, Sarah has also served on the boards of various organizations in Minnesota and currently is the Board Chair of Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE), an organization that amplifies the voice and power of Muslim women.

Sarah started studying with Rabata in 2012 and holds an ijāza in the 40 Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi in addition to the Ribaat Teacher Certification. She loves to fill her time with reading, studying, and good company.