Muslim American Society - Youth

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As the division of the Muslim American Society (MAS) that deals with young people, MAS Youth identify

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ourselves as a movement of American Muslim youth and young adults who responded to Allah's (God's) call, echoed in the message of the prophet Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him. MAS Youth does most of its community work through "Signature Projects"

1 Signature Projects
2 Voices for Change Tour
3 External links

[edit] Signature Projects

[edit] MAS Youth Connect Program

An empowering self-development program in which groups of youth, under the guidance of a trained mentor, explore their faith, build their connection with God, and together practice what they learn. The connection, gives young people strong bonds of friendship, guidance, and support. A time-tested method, the MY Connect Program impacts hundreds of young American Muslims each year.

[edit] Tarbiyah & Ilm Camps

The TI camps are a series of regional camps conducted by MAS Youth chapters. Immersing young people in a week-long, transformational experience, the camps are designed to spark spiritual awakening. For one week, youth live with mentors learn from scholars, and practice in spiritual, physical, and team-building activities.

[edit] MAS Youth Give

MYG's motto is Serve the Creator by serving His creation. To demonstrate the relationship between faith and activism, MYG mobilizes young people and instills the Islamic spirit of social responsibility. The MYG project organizes regular community service activities for volunteers, from building low-income housing to planting trees.

[edit] MYathalon

Young athletes demonstrate their athletic skills and compete in a nurturing Islamic environment at the MYatholon. Young Muslims gather to compete in tournaments and participate in programs and entertainment. Through the MYatholon program, MAS Youth aims to reach out to youth of all interests and backgrounds.

[edit] Muhammad Awareness Campaign

MAS Youth launched the Muhammad, The Orphan who Adopted the World campaign to encourage young Muslims to educate their peers about Muhammad. The campaign is an educational and hands-on initiative, equipping youth with an array of resources and materials to teach others about their Prophet. MAS Youth chapters are actively promoting the campaign on college campuses across the country.

[edit] MAS Youth Revive

MY Revive is a monthly gathering for youth to reconnect and revive their faith. A night of prayers and reflection, MY Revive brings young together to worship their Creator. Reviving our spirit is the first step in reviving our community.

[edit] MAS Youth Study Abroad Program

The SAP aims to help students grow and develop through knowledge and practice and for students to return from this program more capable of spreading and giving root to the comprehensive understanding of Islam with a deeper understanding of Arabic. MAS Youth aims to prepare youth to be at the forefront in the development of our communities.

[edit] Voices for Change Tour

MAS Youth is hosting a nationwide concert series in Summer 2008 entitled "Voices for Change". Headlining the tour is the Euro band, Outlandish who will be making their first U.S. tour. Also included in the tour is a talent competition in which winners from each region perform at the concert. Tour dates are as follows: Tampa - 6/6 Chicago - 6/7 Detroit - 6/14 New York - 6/15 Los Angeles - 6/21 Dallas - 6/22