Youth Tarbiya Workshops struggles to help
On Saturday, April 12th, youths and parents gathered again at the Salahuddin Mosque’s gym to enjoy a workshop, basketball and good food.
Auliya AbdRahman and Shirene Khan took up this initiative in January 2008 and have been pounding at it alone but increased vigor. Since the Aqsa Pervez trajedy a few workshops were done including the Young Muslims doing one in Sauga in January, one on sexuality in Waterloo Masjid in March and the opening of 1-866-NASEEHA hotline to help youths in trouble.
This workshop series is monthly and cost a minimal $10.00, attended mostly by public school students and accompanied by their concerned parents on a Saturday evening. The last program had Ibrahim Hindy talking about friends and their influence. This time Abu Shahada reminded the kids about the evil of drugs and Shaikh Habeeb inspired them on stopping bullyism- helping the bullied and bully.
Parents continue to be alarmed about the safety of their children as they spend most of their lives in public domains that are continuously challenged morally and security-wise. We have a responsibility to not only feed, clothe and shelter them but to educate and spiritualize them with proper protections and self dignity- says Shireen the main architect and a single mother herself. How good has this been? Mohamed Patel believes this is real “cool” as you learn and have fun in safe place with lots of good food! Next time is pizza!
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