The Preservers x Seekers Presents
Rabbani Retreats:
The Opening
An immersive Qur’anic weekend
in the stillness of nature
Experiencing Sūrah al-Fātiḥah through suhbah, reflection, and recitation
With Imam Isa ibn Matta, Shaykh Yousef Bakeer, and Ustadha Sophia Khan
December 19-21, 2025 | Adults 18+
Goddard Camp
2964 Goddard Youth Camp Road
Sulphur, OK, 73086
What is Rabbānī Retreats?
Rabbānī Retreats is a bi-annual Qur’an immersion experience. Each retreat is rooted in the Qur’anic command:
“Be Rabbānīyīn (those shaped by The Book)
[Qur’an 3:79]
This isn’t a conference or a lecture series. It’s a pause. A weekend in nature to reconnect with the Qur’an through reflection, recitation, and meaningful community.
How is this Unique?
Focused on Depth
Instead of covering many topics, we immerse deeply into one portion of the Qur'an at a time. Exploring its meanings, reciting it with care, and reflecting on how it can shape our lives.
Designed for the Heart & Soul
From guided journaling and outdoor reflections to group recitations and late-night qiyām, every part of the weekend is crafted to help you live with the Qur’an, not just learn it.
Open to All
Whether you're just starting to recite or already fluent, the retreat meets you where you are, and invites you to higher.
The First Retreat:
“The Opening”
Our launch retreat centers on Sūrat al-Fātiḥah. The essence of the Qur’an and the most recited passage in our lives.
You’ll explore it in a way you never have before. Surrounded by the stillness of nature, guided by scholars and mentors, and held by a circle of sincere seekers.
What's Included:
Logistics:
- 2 Night Stay
- 6 Meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners) + snacks
- Rabbani Retreat Long-sleeve Shirt
- Rabbani Retreat Workbook
- Access to session recordings in portal
Program:
- Lecture Sessions
- Recitation Sessions
- Hikes & Activites
- Suhbah with Instructors
- Qiyam & Adkhar
Meet Your Instructors
Imam Isa ibn Matta
Lead Instructor, The Preservers
A former youth minister turned Imam, Ustadh Isa accepted Islam in 2013 and has since earned ijāzāt in Qur’an, Arabic, Tafsīr, and ʿAqīdah. He is the Co-Founder of The Preservers and serves as Imam of Khair Community Center. With a background in psychology, philosophy, and communication, he brings clarity, compassion, and Qur’anic relevance to every space he teaches.
Shaykh Yousef Bakeer
Director, Seekers Institute
Guest Instructor, The Preservers
Born in Cairo and a ḥāfiẓ by age 7, Sh. Yousef studied at Al-Azhar and is now pursuing advanced degrees in Islamic Studies and Chaplaincy. Fluent in five languages and experienced in daʿwah, youth work, counseling, and prison outreach, his teaching blends deep classical knowledge with real-world care.
Ustadha Sophia Khan
Sisters’ Spiritual Mentor & Educator
Instructor, The Preservers
Ust. Sophia studied Sharīʿah in Arabic at the University of Sharjah and under renowned scholars in the U.A.E., while also earning a degree in Psychology. She currently serves as Director of Girls’ Tarbiyah at ICF. Her work weaves Qur’an, the Beautiful Names of Allah, and Islamic psychology to support sisters on their spiritual path.
Sister Hibbah Khan
Director of Qur’an & Me, The Preservers
Sr. Hibbah earned her Diploma in Islamic Education with an Ijazah in Tajweed from Karachi, Pakistan. A graduate of ISRA Seminary and Visionaries Leadership Academy, she brings over eight years of teaching experience across institutions both locally and abroad. She currently serves as Qur’an Director at The Preservers Institute and as an instructor in the Full-Time Hifdh Program at VRIC, inspiring students to connect deeply with the Qur’an through clarity, discipline, and heartfelt reflection.
Hafidh Rabee Jamal
Qur'an Instructor, The Preservers
Hafidh Rabee completed his memorization of the Qur’an in 2019 at EPIC under Shaykh Jawad ur Rahman and Shaykh Sajjad Gul. He has since taught Qur’an at several masājid and institutes across North Texas. A graduate of the Visionaries Leadership Academy, he is now pursuing full-time ʿĀlimiyyah studies at Qalam Institute.
Ustadh Ameen Ahmed
Qur'an Instructor
Ust. Ameen completed his ḥifẓ in Maryland and is currently in his fifth year of the ʿĀlimiyyah program at Qalam Institute. He previously served as Youth Coordinator at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and now leads youth programming at the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton (MCGP). As Tarbiyah Coordinator at Seekers, he focuses on nurturing faith, character, and growth among young Muslims.
Fall in Love with the Qur’an and Live Its Opening
Experience Rabbānī Retreats: a spiritually immersive weekend in nature designed to help you reflect on, recite, and live Sūrat al-Fātiḥah in a way you never have before.