Your Masjid Al Salam’s Youth Team has compiled resources for all of our families, parents, caretakers, and youth-at-large during this pandemic precautionary measures.
Updated 4/17
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Naseeha
There is a silver lining. Imam Shafi rahimullah said: “A good company is better than being alone; however, being alone is better than being in a bad company.”
We find ourselves doing as much as we can to keep our kids (and ourselves) always occupied with some activity. Though it is definitely necessary in certain circumstances; however, if our children (and us) never have any free time, it would be difficult for them to learn and be comfortable with a crucial (prophetic) skill, introspection, among others.
The trait that separated the best and the honored ones (by Allah SWT) is now back on the shelves. So it’s okay 🙂 if they aren’t always occupied. Instead, we can relearn, together, how to utilize free time effectively, and the importance of introspection during that time for the rest of their lives. It would be like the person who the Prophet ﷺ said is a person of Jannah [hadith] because of nightly introspection and forgiveness to others! May Allah accept!
How-To
We recommend starting with one and assess how it goes. Please modify the approach, set realistic expectations, and let the youth be engaged while they commit to it!
JAK for your consideration and may Allah make it beneficial for us all! The recommendations for the youth activities are as follows:
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