Muslim American Society - Bay Area Chapter

MAS Youth Department

MAS programs have always attracted Muslim youth. And after a short transition period, MAS is once again a hub for youth who aspire to fulfill all their potential and who are not satisfied with occasional and/or nominal participation in Islamic (community) activities/functions.

Long Term Vision: MAS Youth Committee (MYD) of the Bay Area is dedicated to leading the Muslim Youth through Islamic Education & training in order to shape their future based on an Islamic vision.

MYD as a division of MAS:This means that the youth work is merely a part of the overall organization. It is not a separate entity, nor will it take on any characteristics as such. People do not join MYD; they join MAS. MYD does not sponsor activities, MAS does.

Amongst all segments of Muslim youth: This means that we will not fall prey to nationalism or racism and work with only a segment of the Muslim population. This is critical to the survival of our da’wah in North America that our members are truly North American, and not simply people transplanted from other parts of the world, unable to fully convey the message to the masses.

MAS Core Tarbiya Programs:
MAS Halaqa: a weekly meeting, or study circle, of a few brothers or sisters. It follows a strict and thoroughly reviewed educational program and timetable, and serves as a nurturing ground for educational, spiritual, and intellectual development.

Night prayer: usually a monthly program where all the halaqas of one chapter spend the entire night or part of it in prayers, recitation of the Qur’an, supplication and remembrance of Allah.

Camps: Periodic camps are organized both on the local and state level. MAS camps are an all-around exprience designed to put the tarbiya concepts to practice (see Tarbiyah & Ilm Camp).

Workshops/Seminars: MAS offers a broad range of seminars and workshops to empower youth with full understanding of relevant themes/concepts and mastership of important skills.

MAS Social Service, (MAS Youth Give):
This Committee provides a means for the youth to get involved in community service to the community at-large. This is an excellent way for high school students to get community service hours.



	© Copyright 2004- 2005 Muslim American Society. MAS Youth Department MAS programs have always attracted Muslim youth. And after a short transition period, MAS is once again a hub for youth who aspire to fulfill all their potential and who are not satisfied with occasional and/or nominal participation in Islamic (community) activities/functions. Long Term Vision: MAS Youth Committee (MYD) of the Bay Area is dedicated to leading the Muslim Youth through Islamic Education & training in order to shape their future based on an Islamic vision. MYD as a division of MAS:This means that the youth work is merely a part of the overall organization. It is not a separate entity, nor will it take on any characteristics as such. People do not join MYD; they join MAS. MYD does not sponsor activities, MAS does. Amongst all segments of Muslim youth: This means that we will not fall prey to nationalism or racism and work with only a segment of the Muslim population. This is critical to the survival of our da’wah in North America that our members are truly North American, and not simply people transplanted from other parts of the world, unable to fully convey the message to the masses. MAS Core Tarbiya Programs: MAS Halaqa: a weekly meeting, or study circle, of a few brothers or sisters. It follows a strict and thoroughly reviewed educational program and timetable, and serves as a nurturing ground for educational, spiritual, and intellectual development. Night prayer: usually a monthly program where all the halaqas of one chapter spend the entire night or part of it in prayers, recitation of the Qur’an, supplication and remembrance of Allah. Camps: Periodic camps are organized both on the local and state level. MAS camps are an all-around exprience designed to put the tarbiya concepts to practice (see Tarbiyah & Ilm Camp). Workshops/Seminars: MAS offers a broad range of seminars and workshops to empower youth with full understanding of relevant themes/concepts and mastership of important skills. MAS Social Service, (MAS Youth Give): This Committee provides a means for the youth to get involved in community service to the community at-large. This is an excellent way for high school students to get community service hours.