Women’s Spiritual Retreat
A peaceful, faith-centered weekend away from the busyness of everyday life to reconnect with inner selves, nature, and Allah.
Overview
This September, we invite you to a sacred weekend of remembrance, renewal, and deep rest—away from the noise, the expectations, and the constant giving. Nestled in nature, surrounded by the stillness of trees and open skies, this retreat offers not only soulful halaqas and sisterhood, but also gentle hikes that guide us to reconnect with the earth, our bodies, and our Creator.
Guided by beloved scholars Alima Sana Mohiuddin , this intimate retreat is designed for women seeking more than just a break—women longing to soften, to feel, and to return to the presence of Allah and the fullness of their own hearts.
Expect stillness, sisterhood, soulful reflection, heartfelt laughter, morning hikes through beautiful trails, and space to simply be.
Purpose & Atmosphere
A sacred, women-only weekend of:
- Remembrance
- Spiritual renewal
- Rest & stillness
Environment: Nature-based, quiet, and reflective — with hikes, soulful halaqas (Islamic gatherings), and sisterhood.
Goal: To reconnect with:
- Allah ﷻ
- Yourself
- Nature
What to Expect
- Soulful spiritual talks (halaqas) led by Alima Sana Mohiuddin
- Morning hikes on beautiful trails
- Quiet time and reflection
- Connection with other women
- Journaling, laughter, and emotional renewal
About Instructor
Anse Sana Mohiuddin serves as an Islamic Studies instructor at the Ribaat Academic Institute. She holds a History degree and a minor in Religious Studies from Texas A&M University and a graduate degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Northeastern Illinois University. In 2015 she graduated from Jamia Zainab lil Banaat, Lusaka Zambia, with a degree in Islamic Studies (ijāza in hadith, tafsīr, fiqh, and sīra).
Born in Canada and raised in Texas, after undergraduate university, Anse Sana moved to Chicago, where she worked simultaneously on her Islamic studies degree and graduate school. Along with her educational pursuits, she volunteered from a young age with various local and national organizations. She worked closely with the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) during high school in both her hometown and on a national level, and chaired the national MYNA conference at ISNA at the age of 17.
In college, she worked with the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and was the sisters’ coordinator for her university in her final year of undergraduate studies, and volunteered with youth and adult programs after moving to Chicago. She currently works as a female religious scholar for the MCC community in Chicago and runs her own therapy practice, Sound Hearts Therapy.
Anse Sana has taught Arabic with Ribaat since 2015, along with the 99 Names of Allah ﷻ and Conversations with the Prophet ﷺ. She also teaches a Rabata halaqa.
Venue
Big Sky Barnhouse - Limited capacity up to 20 guests
6 Bedrooms, 11 Beds, and 3 Full Bathrooms
Bed Setup:
- 2 King Beds
- 7 Queen Beds
- 2 Twin Beds
Private Countryside Airbnb in Mount Pleasant
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