Join us for a transformative day of purpose-driven parenting, creative educational inspiration, and soul-nourishing community.
This conference is more than an event—it’s a movement. A call to parents and educators who want to raise children with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Together, we’ll renew our intentions, reimagine what education can look like, and explore tools that help both parents and children become the best versions of themselves—grounded in faith and guided by vision.
Through inspiring sessions and meaningful connections, we’ll reclaim our Islamic legacy of knowledge, creativity, and contribution to civilization. We’ll discuss how to educate with excellence while always seeking Allah SWT, keeping the Hereafter in sight, and finding ways to serve humanity through our homes and classrooms.
For parents, homeschoolers, educators, and anyone passionate about raising the next generation with intention and purpose.
This is your time to pause, reflect, and rise.
RISE Homeschool & Parenting Conference (Women Only) - ONLINE RECORDING
This Conference aired Online on Jan 24, 2026 and is now available to watch online!
TESTMONIAL
“You know that feeling of buoyancy when you feel like you're floating with happiness, contentment, a sense of achievement and being inspired and being equipped with a plan in mind.
Yeah, that was me after the conference and the day after as well.
The after-effects of the goodness shared from all the amazing speakers was unmatched. There were so many gems, it was an overload of information (the good kind!) which absolutely compells me to come back to the recording and listen to portions to revel in wonder and deep thought.
I was silently cheering on, pondering, nodding, agreeing, smiling, feeling validated and feeling so safe in the space created by the veteran homeschooling moms.
Loved every minute of it and incredibly blessed to have received knowledge listening to everyone. Love you all for the sake of Allah.
I'm so glad it was online for getting the full experience of it and it was brilliantly managed allahumma baarik. Very smooth, no glitches, weath of information. The perfect suhbah to hang out with ngl.
May we get these opportunities again and again to spend time with ladies who are gentle in their encouragement, knowledge sharing and understanding us and who inspire us to be the best version of ourselves.
آمين يارب العالمين
جزاك الله خيرًا”
TESTIMONIALS
“This conference felt rejuvenating and refreshing mashaAllah. Prophetic Parenting and not parenting out of fear in order to break from generational trauma and parent consciously are topics much needed to be discussed. I feel like more and more mothers of our generation are in need of support and resources and these events are what bring us to that state of not feeling alone amidst it all. May Allah swt reward everyone involved for their thoughtfulness in putting this together. I left with a new sense of self and more new found confidence Alhamdulillah to grow for the better inshaAllah. May Allah swt make us of the parents who can raise righteous children for His sake. Ameen”
“Filled with doubt and apprehension, I started my homeschooling journey. Even though I lived in a community thriving with homeschoolers, I felt we weren’t doing enough. The workshop came at the right time to give me the confidence boost I needed. Veteran homeschoolers sharing their gems made me realize that we all make mistakes and we can move on and still be successful. ”
“This is the third RISE conference I’ve attended. Mashallah, it is clear that an immense amount of sincere effort had been put into each event. The talks are always beneficial, the company is enjoyable, and the vendors are something fun to look forward to during the breaks. I love seeing the small business vendors supported through the conference and the varying perspectives and experiences brought to the table from the speakers.”
“Tears, smiles, laughter . . . it was just what my heart and mind needed ❤️
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“Alhumdulilah, it was a blessing from Allah SWT to attend this event. Sometimes we as a human forget or ignore small details unintentionally. But these details/ small things make a big difference if we carry these micro details in our routine. JazakAllah for reminding and inspiring us through your experiences. I would love to learn more from all of you in future Insha’Allah . May Allah bless you all with Khair in everything Insha’Allah ”
“Alhamdullilah this conference was just what I needed. It was a blessing to be in the company of so many other women who are striving for the same goals. I look forward to more conferences by RISE. 10/10 recommend! ”
“This conference really made me look at parenting from a different perspective. I went home and had a huge drive to be a better mother, because I wanted to grow with my kids in orbiting our life around ihsan. ”
“I’ve been waiting for this since last year. As the days came closer I was excited. My emotions were overflowing. I cried our of gratitude to Allah for having this group of sisters and the support. My heart was full I had filled the cup and I came out renewed.”
“From meeting new sisters and relevant topics, we leave with practical guidance and a recharge we all so very much need. I always walk away feeling hopeful and for that I’m truly grateful”
Speaker Bios
Dr. Qanita Mohiuddin
Dr. Qanita Mohiuddin is a mother of six and a passionate educator committed to holistic, faith-centered learning. She earned her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Master’s in Teacher Education from the University of California, Irvine. She also holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management from Alliant International University, where her research focused on advancing social justice and student agency through read-aloud practices and meaningful conversation. Dr. Qanita is the Founder and CEO of RISE, an organization dedicated to empowering youth, parents, and educators while fostering deeply rooted, spiritually aware learning communities. She develops and teaches interdisciplinary, project-based ELA courses that weave together Seerah, Science, History, and Math.
Hana Khatib
Hana is passionate about homeschooling and has been cultivating a rich, nurturing learning environment for her children since 2003. She has built a sustainable and inspiring homeschool journey rooted in a Waldorf-inspired, Islamic approach. Her work emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning—for both parent and child—and she encourages other homeschoolers to rediscover their own passions as a foundation for confident, joyful education. She is currently a teacher-in-training at the Waldorf School of Orange County and a skilled artist, knitter, and maker, sharing her talents to inspire and uplift fellow homeschooling families.
@pepperandpine on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and TikTok.
Sama Wareh
Sama is a naturalist, artist, author, and environmental educator with over 20 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from CSUF, a Bachelor’s in Filmmaking, and a minor in Art. Sama has taught a wide range of subjects from TK to university level, led over a thousand hikes, and conducted workshops for arboretums, nature centers, and museums across California and the U.S. With a deep love for the outdoors and a commitment to fostering meaningful connections to the environment, Sama co-founded the Art and Wilderness Institute (AWI) alongside Syma and Khadeeja. Her approach to teaching is rooted in the belief that every experience with nature holds magic, a philosophy that shapes the classes and programs offered at AWI.
Dr. Saira Siddiqui
Saira Siddiqui is a parent educator who holds a doctorate in Social Education from the University of Houston. She’s an advocate of homeschooling and raising critically thinking Muslim children. Prior to having children she taught for several years in the public and private sector. When she is not writing for others she enjoys writing for her own blog, Confessions of a Muslim Mom. She previously lived in Pakistan and Colombia, but currently lives in Texas with her husband and her four kids.
@confessionsofamuslimmom
Sarah Gowayed
Sarah Gowayed is a dynamic and passionate speaker on homeschooling. She has nearly ten years of experience homeschooling in every grade from preschool-12th grade. She is also the President and Founder of the nonprofit Muslim Homeschool Association, the first national Muslim homeschool organization in the U.S. Whether your community is exploring the idea of homeschooling or ready to jump right in, Sarah can help prepare you for the journey ahead.
Ust. Rukayat Yacub
After leaving England at 25 and living across Europe, the Middle East, and North and West Africa, Ust. Rukayat Yacub arrived in the United States unaware of the specific realities of anti-Blackness shaped by America’s history of chattel slavery. Encounters with alienation within Muslim spaces following police killings became a turning point, prompting a deeper exploration of belonging, race, and community responsibility.
She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Islamic leadership, focused on developing faith-rooted models for building belonging in communities impacted by anti-Blackness. Through her work, she partners with courageous leaders to cultivate spaces where all people are seen, valued, and honored regardless of race. In 2025, she will launch a cohort for Muslim women leaders committed to transformative internal and communal change, grounded in purpose and guided by God.