Ribaat UK Immersion Retreat 2025

Course Category:Certification Requirements | Level 1 Course

Course Code:CRT 102

When:April 23 – 27, 2025

Where:Hollowford Centre

Venue Address: Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WB

Venue Website: https://www.lindleyeducationaltrust.org/hollowford-centre/

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.

Testimonials:

“I loved the access to Anse Tamara’s presense 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.

This year, the theme of the Ribaat Immersion Retreat will be Islamic History, helping root attendees in the profound legacy of Muslims, reminding them of the continuous revival and return of Allah’s Truth, and filling them with the resolve to become positive cultural change agents. Guided by Dr. Tamara Gray and other Ribaat instructors, students will journey through Islamic history, from the Rashidi caliphate into modern times, and witness the cycles, declines, and triumphs of the Muslim world and the human legacies that preceded us.

Eligibility:

The Ribaat Immersion Retreat is open to Muslim women aged 17 and above. After applications are reviewed, priority registration will be given to applicants who live in the UK and surrounding regions.

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.

Live attendance is required and live streaming will not be possible. Due to the rural location, internet availability may be limited.

Accessibility:

Accessible accommodations are available, and 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 mention this in the application form 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. Drinks 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 payment of at least 1 installment.

Registration fee:

£600
Support a Student add-on: £100

Registration fee includes a non-refundable deposit of £100.

Any remainder is refundable until February 1st. To request a refund, students must email ukretreat@rabata.org before this date.

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.

The registration fee includes:

4 days of educational programming
Accommodations and bedding
Meals, beverages & snacks (halal)
A welcome packet
The registration fee does NOT include travel costs to or from Hollowford Centre.
Retreaters are responsible for their own travel arrangements and visa to enter the UK, and Rabata will not be able to provide refunds after February 1st in the case any issues arise due to travel or entry requirements. Please check with the UK authorities or UK embassy in your country for entry requirements closer to the date. https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Installment Plans:

If registering before December 1st, total payment can be divided into 5 monthly installments.
If registering before January 1st, total payment can be divided into 4 monthly installments.
If registering before February 1st, total payment can be divided into 3 monthly installments.
If registering before March 1st, total payment can be divided into 2 monthly installments.
If registering after March 1st, full payment will be required.

Registration will not be confirmed until at least one payment is made, and all payments must be made before March 1st to reserve your space. After this date, incomplete registrations may be assigned to a student on the waitlist.

Payment can also be made in full to reserve your space immediately.

Financial Assistance:

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available. A separate application for these spaces is required. Scholarship recipients will pay a partial registration fee of £200 and need to make their own travel arrangements between home and Hollowford Centre. Scholarship spaces are subject to availability.

Partial Attendance:

Students are strongly encouraged to attend the entire retreat to achieve the full benefit of the program and to receive credit for the course. For students who choose to arrive late or depart early, partial attendance fees will not be possible. All retreaters will need to pay in full even if they will not be attending the entire retreat.

Travel arrangements:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025:

Between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm: Arrive at Hollowford Centre (Address: Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WB)
Register for the retreat, settle in your accommodations, and explore the Centre.
6:00 pm: Retreat schedule begins.

Sunday, April 27, 2025:

9:00 am: Depart from Hollowford Centre.

Ribaat Immersion Retreat UK 2025 Application Form:

Click here to apply:

Contact: For questions, email ukretreat@rabata.org

Note: Above information and guidelines are subject to change.