Ribaat Teacher Certification
Required Courses
This certification track provides the knowledge and expertise to raise the next generation of Muslims with a strong foundation in Islamic belief and sciences and a deep love for Allah ﷻ and the Prophet ﷺ. Students who complete this certification track become a Certified Ribaat Teacher with a special emphasis on K-12 students. From there, they will be qualified to teach at the Rabata youth programs, Rabateens and Dragonflies, as well as at Islamic Schools, masjids and Islamic centers which accept this certification.
This program emphasizes a strong foundation in Islamic sciences, personal spiritual development, and student-teacher interaction utilizing modern educational tools and expertise. The certification is authorized and approved by the Education Committee at Rabata, Inc. and the Ribaat Academic Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Tamara Gray. To earn the certification, students must complete all the following courses with a passing grade in each:
Level One Courses
Course Code | Course Name |
CRT 101 | Orientation: Ribaat Teacher Certification |
SIR 101 | Companions of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 1 |
SIR 102 | Companions of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 2 |
PUR 101 | Training the Tongue, Purifying the Heart |
AQD 101 | Foundations, Flounderings, & Faith |
TAF 101 | Reflections from the Quran: Selected Surahs |
EDU 101 | Teaching Skills and Methodology |
ARL 111 | Arabic Novice Beginner |
ARL 121 | Arabic Novice Middle |
ARL 131 | Arabic Novice High |
TAJ 101 | Quran Fluency | Part 1 |
TAJ 102 | Quran Fluency | Part 2 |
CRT 102 | Ribaat Immersion Retreat |
| Level 1 Elective |
Level Two Courses
Course Code | Course Name |
SIR 201 | Lessons from the Life of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 1 |
SIR 202 | Lessons from the Life of the Prophet ﷺ | Part 2 |
AQD 201 | Introduction to Islamic ʿAqīda | Part 1 |
AQD 202 | Introduction to Islamic ʿAqīda | Part 2 |
TAF 201 | Tafsir Juz’ Amma |
TAF 202 | Tadabbur: Building a Personal Relationship with the Quran |
FQH 201 | Fiqh al-ʿIbādāt – al-Madh-hab al-Shāfiʿī | Part 1 |
FQH 202 | Fiqh al-ʿIbādāt – al-Madh-hab al-Shāfiʿī | Part 2 |
HAD 201 | The Forty Hadith of Imām al-Nawawī | Part 1 |
HAD 202 | The Forty Hadith of Imām al-Nawawī | Part 2 |
SSC 203 | Exploring the Global Muslim World |
HIS 201 | Mujaddidīn: Crises and Cures of Muslim History |
HIS 202 | The Guided Khalifas in Times of Uncertainty |
EDU 201 | Mentorship Matters: How to Guide, Support, and Help Others |
CRT 201 | Advanced Seminar |
CRT 202 | Oral Assessment: Ribaat Teacher Certification |
TAJ 201 | Tajwid Part 1: Letters & Phonetics |
TAJ 202 | Tajwid Part 2: Rules & Rhythm of Recitation |
| Level 2 Elective |
Please Note:
Waiving courses: Some Arabic and Tajwid requirements may be waived based on placement test results.
Electives: One elective is required at each level. Arabic and Tajwid courses do not qualify as electives. For a 2-part course to qualify as an elective, both parts must be completed.
Advising: Before beginning on a certification track, students should meet with an advisor. Students working towards certification should continue to meet with their advisor every term. To contact the advising team, email advising@rabata.org.
- Requirements are reviewed and revised periodically.
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Updated Feb. 15, 2024