From orientalist exoticism to hijab-bashing tales of “liberation” to terrorist thrillers, the literary landscape is littered with other people’s attempts to tell our stories (or to tell their own stories using Muslims as counterpoints). Often these charlatans down out our own attempts at representation. But in these tumultuous times, we can’t afford to whisper any longer. It’s time for us to raise our voices with stories that are authentic and entertaining, marketing that is clever and effective, and outreach that is sincere and productive insha’Allah. This course features weekly readings and writing exercises that each focus on an individual aspect of writing, along with semester-long work on a creative project. Lessons on submitting your work, choosing a publication route and effective marketing ideas round out the syllabus. By the end of this course, students will have sharper writing skills and a firmer idea of what to do after the writing is done.
Daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting November 3.
Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until January 10, 2025.
Students should be women above the age of 17.
Students are expected to attend the online lectures, complete one or more weekly assignments, and complete a term paper. This is an online course so students will need:
Recommended: The Bedford Introduction to Literature by Michael Meyer.
Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.
Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies. Then choose one of the registration options below.
Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org
Course Category: Hadith | Level 1 Course
Course Code: HAD 101
Instructor: Anse Kiashe Pugh
Course Dates: September 15 - December 15, 2024
Day: Sundays
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST
Course Category: Fiqh | Level 1 Course
Course Code: FQH 101
Instructor: Anse Eamaan Rabbat
Dates: Sept. 11 - Dec. 15, 2024Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm CST
Course Category: Tafsir | Level 1 Course
Course Code: TAF 101
Instructor: Anse Dr. Farhana Yunus
Dates: Sept. 10 - Dec. 15, 2024Day: Tuesdays
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm CST
Course Category: Sira | Level 1 Course
Course Code: SIR 101
Instructor: Anse Dr. Tamara Gray
Dates: Sept. 9 - Dec. 15, 2024
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm CST