OUR APPROACH

At Manara Youth, our vision is to ignite transformational change amongst Muslim Youth through guidance that inspires them to be strong role models for their family, friends, and community. We strive to create a generation of empowered and confident young individuals who are driven by their faith, and values, and who have the courage to take on leadership roles in their personal and professional lives.

We envision a future where Muslim youth are the pillars of their communities, embodying integrity, compassion, and resilience. Our goal is to provide them with the tools and support they need to navigate the challenges they may face in today’s society while staying true to their beliefs.

Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to foster a sense of belonging, connection, and purpose among Muslim youth. This includes providing mentorship opportunities, and educational resources on Islam, as well as promoting positive representation of Muslims in the community.

By empowering young individuals with knowledge about their faith and encouraging them to use it as a guiding force, we can create a positive ripple effect within families, friend circles, and communities. This will ultimately lead to building a stronger Ummah–with each empowered youth igniting transformational change around them, igniting a brighter future for generations to come.

"Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches reach the sky. "

Quran [14:24]

Program Roots

To build a sustainable faith and lay a strong foundation for the next generation, we need to guide our youth in establishing deep, meaningful roots. Our program focuses on nurturing these essential roots for lasting growth and strength.

Value

Utilize creative and intuitive ways of teaching that focuses on value building.

Inspired Love

Surround them with loving and caring mentors and teachers who will guide to foster the love of Allah.

Intimate Faith

Guide their ebada to have meaning; a deep sense of connection to Allah.

Depth

It's not about the quantity, but the quality of knowledge that leads to taqwa.

Balance

A balanced approach between hope and fear, learning and fun, righteousness and extremism.

Components

Program Components

The success of our program, after divine guidance, hinges on the inclusion, creativity, setup, and execution of these components across the various services of Manara Youth. Below are the key elements along with examples of their applications.

Knowledge

Weekend school, Youth Halaqa, Workshops, Discussions panels, etc

Activities

Game room, Camping, General sports, Arts and crafts (Henna, painting, etc)

Support

mentorship, mental health support, counseling and therapy.

Spirituality

Ihtikaf, Dhikr and dua sessions, Fajr & Breakfast, Spiritual retreats, etc.​

Social Activism

Game room, Camping, General sports, Arts and crafts (Henna, painting, etc)

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