Ribaat Immersion Retreat 2025

Introduction:

The annual Ribaat Immersion Retreat brings together the students, faculty, and staff of Ribaat for an unforgettable in-person experience. Learning takes place in small and large group settings, a rigorous worship schedule helps participants put their ibadah on the right track for the year to come, and the community of beloved teachers and fellow students brings home the spirit of Ribaat.

Join Anse Dr. Tamara Gray and Ribaat instructors for an unforgettable learning experience.

Read more about the experience:

Education Begets Transformation: A Look into the Ribaat Immersion Retreat Experience

Testimonials:

• “I loved the access to Anse Tamara’s presence as well as all the wonderful teachers. I loved the true sisterhood I felt, and the group activities helped create that a lot.”
• “All the sessions were extremely impactful…MashAllah, the way the Anisat delivered the information was so inspirational and motivated us to reach high points.”
• “I loved the opportunity to meet my teachers and classmates in-person and have a space intended for me as a Muslim woman. I appreciate the opportunity to meet new people who are like-minded about their sincerity in learning and growing in their deen.”

Program:

Days will be filled with lessons focusing on learning, personal and spiritual growth, and worship through whole and small group activities, student-to-student interaction, and in-person time with teachers. Evenings and nights will be filled with worship, prayer, adhkar, and Quran reading. Opportunities to build bonds and meet new friends on the path to seeking Allah are integrated into the schedule, with engaging group activities, entertainment, and shared experiences. A detailed schedule will be shared with registered retreaters upon arrival.

Eligibility:

The Ribaat Immersion Retreat is open to Muslim women aged 17 and above. 

Policy on children: To allow students and team members to focus fully on the program, children and infants may not accompany retreaters. All attendees must be full participants, Muslim women, and aged 17 and older.

Accommodations:

Retreaters will be directed to their accommodations upon arrival at the venue. All facilities are shared with other attendees. Accommodations are all shared rooms with bunk beds. Preference for lower or upper bunks will be provided based on physical ability and availability. 

A full packing list will be sent prior to the retreat. Attendees will be provided with bedding (pillow, sheets, blanket) and towels. Retreaters will be expected to keep their accommodations tidy and clean. 

The wi-fi available at the venue will not support a livestream, so it will not be possible to livestream the retreat. There is some wifi, however, that is available for retreaters to use during break times.

Accessibility:

Preference will be given to attendees with accessibility needs. If you have a medical condition, cannot walk long distances, require a lower bunk, or accessible bathroom and shower, or have other accessibility needs, kindly fill the application form to inform the retreat team as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged. 

Meals:

There will be 3 catered meals per full day, with dinner on the day of arrival, and breakfast the morning of departure. Beverages and snacks will also be available throughout the day.

Special dietary needs or allergies must be mentioned in the retreat application form. 

Application & Registration Process:

Students whose application has been approved will receive an email with a link to pay. Registration is confirmed only upon receipt of full payment or at least 1 installment. 

Registration fee: $700 

The registration fee includes a non-refundable deposit of $150.

The registration fee includes:

• 4 days of educational programming
• Transportation between the Rabata Cultural Center and the venue by bus
• Accommodations and bedding
• Meals, beverages & snacks (halal zabiha)
• A welcome packet
• The registration fee does NOT include travel costs to or from Minnesota. 

 

Installments:

To make securing your spot easier, we offer the following installment plans. All payments must be completed by July 1st, 2025.

Option 1: 3-Month Plan (Register by April 30th, 2025) 

• Total cost: $700

• Payment breakdown:
  • April  – $233.33
  • May  – $233.33
  • June – $233.33

Option 2: 2-Month Plan (Register by May 31st, 2025)

• Total cost: $700
• Payment breakdown:
  • May:  – $350
  • June – $350

Option 3: Full Payment (Registering After June 30th, 2025)

• Total cost: $700
• Full payment due at registration..

 After this date, incomplete registrations may be assigned to a student on the waitlist.

EARLY BIRD OFFER

Register and make full payment or first installment by May 14th and get it at the discounted rate of $650. 

Share in the reward of seeking knowledge— Donate $100 and open the door for a student to gain Islamic knowledge. 

Retreat Refund Policy

Refund requests must be made in writing to retreats@rabata.org. As noted above, the registration fee includes a non refundable portion of $150.

Before June 6, 2025  → $150 withheld

• Refund amount: $550
• A $150 administrative fee is deducted to cover processing fees and initial planning costs.
• By this time, major costs (venue, transportation, deposits) are locked in.

 

After June 7, 2025 → No Refunds

• No refunds available after this date.
• All funds have been allocated to retreat expenses.
• Participants may transfer their spot to someone else if needed.

This policy ensures fairness while covering essential retreat costs. 

Let us know if you have any questions! 

The Ribaat Academic Institute is a project of Rabata, a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization. As such, all registration fees go towards the costs of running the retreat

Financial Assistance:

A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available for students who are unable to cover the cost of the retreat. Please note this is a partial scholarship. All recipients will need to pay a partial fee of $250 and all payments must be completed by July 1st, 2025. To secure your scholarship at least $100 non-refundable initial payment needs to be made. 

The scholarship only includes the registration fee and does not include travel costs to/from the Rabata Cultural Center.

Scholarship spaces are subject to availability.

Partial Attendance:

There will be no partial attendance fees. All retreaters will need to pay in full even if they will not be attending the entire retreat. 

In the event a retreater needs to arrive/depart outside of the bus timings stated below, transportation between the airport and Osprey Wilds (a distance of about 100 miles) will be the responsibility of the retreater. 

Travel arrangements:

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025:

• Between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm: Arrive at the Rabata Cultural Center (aka RCC. Address: 3533 Lexington Ave N, Arden Hills MN, 55126)
• Register for the retreat and explore the RCC.
• 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm: Depart to the retreat venue by bus.
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm: Arrive at Osprey Wilds and settle in.
• 6:30 pm: Retreat schedule begins.

 

Sunday, August 10th, 2025

• 9:00 am: Depart from Osprey Wilds by bus.
• Group 1: 11:00 am: Arrive at MSP – Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport.
• Group 2: 11:00 am: Arrive at the RCC.
• Returning flights should be scheduled after 2:00 pm.
• 1:00-3:30: Sunday halaqa at the RCC (optional)

 

Ribaat Immersion Retreat 2025 Application Form:

Click here to apply: 

Contact: For questions, email retreats@rabata.org.

Note: Above information and guidelines are subject to change.