Muslim Youth Group

The majority of us might not have the best relationship with the Qur’an, but this Ramadan, you can change that for yourself. And if you’re ages 21 or younger, we challenge YOU to do so by signing up for this year’s Ramadan Qur’an Challenge! There are two levels to choose from: Mecca (Entire Qur’an) & Madinah (Half of the Qur’an)! And to understand and ponder upon the stories, lessons, and reminders along the way, participants are required to read the English translation... of the text. Be sure to sign-up at bit.ly/mygquranchallenge by this Saturday, April 17th at 7 pm to qualify for receiving a prize! Best of luck everyone :)

Are YOU game? Then we have a new one for you: our Ramadan Daily Quiz! Prove you’ve got game by tuning in everyday of this month starting TODAY at 5 pm on our FB/IG story to answer our daily quiz question! The first person to correctly do so each day will win a PRIZE! (*PRO TIP*: Turn story notifications on to not miss a single question)

End off your Ramadan nights BRIGHT by joining us for our newest weekly event: Starry Night Skies! Throughout this blessed month, we will be joining Shaykh Shahid and other featured guest speakers in sharing important lessons we can take from the Surah and story of Prophet Yusuf & implement into our own lives iA. Join us for our event series every Friday in-person at the ISOC conference room, or tune in online via Zoom from the comfort of your own home! ... Be sure to also keep on the lookout each week for a post revealing the topics we’ll be discussing at each of our sessions!

Saving dates for Ramadan? Why wait until then when we have one for you all to save right now: THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH! In just 4 days, MYG is bringing you a fun in-person youth night to start Ramadan off right! We will playing basketball and laser tag as well as having an exciting discussion in preparing for this blessed month (all socially distanced and CDC compliant, of course). ... Be sure to register for the event at bit.ly/mygramadanprep or at the first link in bio as seats are limited, and let us know in the comments if you’re RAMADAN READY!

Islam arrived as a catalyst in the lives of women. Rights of women, a concept previously unheard of, were being upheld and protected. Upon this newly acquired status, Muslim women contributed to the legacy of Islam as scholars, rulers, businesswomen, and countless more. In commemoration of Women’s History Month, we are hosting a joint event with @ichawthorne to be led by Sr. Zahra Billoo and Ustadha Lobna Mulla this Friday, March 26th to share stories of influential Muslim women whose legacies must be remembered and carried on. Join us in digging deeper into the how Islam transformed the status of the Muslim woman overnight and how Muslim women made their distinguishing mark in history. See you all there!

From writers and scholars to activists and community organizers, Black Muslims have played an integral role in fighting for Black people, even while in bondage. In commemoration of Black History Month, we are hosting a joint event with @iiocyouth + @linkoutside + @ichawthorne to seek out knowledge on the lives of three black Muslims who, along with countless others, have always been a part of the African Muslim story. Join us this Friday, February 26th from 6-9 pm as we uncover these untold stories of blacks in Islam to end off this historical month.

Gender relations in today’s society can be described in one word: complicated. So what exactly does Islam say about it? Join us next Friday, February 12th from 7:30-8:30 pm as we explore how we should interact with others the halal way! Tune in using any of the above platforms to join us in this important conversation :)

The time has come to announce the winners for our baking competition! The winners are: 1st Place: Humna Ikram 2nd Place: Yasmin Mohamed 3rd Place: Amar Abusamrah... Congratulations you three, and a huge thank you to everyone who participated!! Each of you submitted amazing creations

Setting new goals and resolutions is an important part of personal improvement for various aspects of our lives: family, work, school, etc but what about our faith? How can we learn best from Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) example & apply it to our own lives? Find out at our event this Friday, January 8th from 7:30-8:30 pm as we explore characteristics of the Prophet (SAW) and use them to set goals on strengthening our faith for the new year!

Get your bake ON by participating in MYG’s baking competition from now thru this SATURDAY, December 26th! Create a wintery dessert of your choice & submit your creation to us via Instagram (@mygisoc), email ([email protected]) or Google Forms at bit.ly/mygcomp (link in bio) by the deadline! Continue swiping for a list competitions dates to keep in mind as well as further directions in regards to submissions! ... Contestants will be judged on presentation & creativity and the top three winners will earn prizes!

Many Christians do not know what Islam says about him. Likewise, neither do many Muslims themselves. So what exactly does Islam say about Jesus (peace be upon him)? Find out this Friday from 7:30-8:30 pm as we explore the relationship between Islam and Prophet Isa (peace be upon him) through Muslim eyesTune in using any of the above platforms to join us in this important conversation :)

Maintaining relationships are all important in Islam- with your community, religion, and so on- but what about your relationship with the people you see on a daily basis: your family? Tune in this Friday for a discussion on the family unit and the significance of its elements- from kith to kin- in Islam with Shaykh Shahid and your MYG fam! Tag a family member below and comment how much you appreciate them!

The event keeps getting better and better! WE WILL HAVE MR FALAFEL serving up the best Palestine has to offer! Choose from ... Gyro Chicken Falafel $8 and comes with fries! They also accept Venmo! Place your orders tomorrow night before isha or after the event and enjoy!

We feel you. See you tonight. If this is you, it’s all of us too.

Laser tag, water balloon launchers, hot chocolate, candy?! That's right! This Halloween, MYG is bringing you a super fun in-person Boys vs. Girls Competition @ ISOC! We will be hosting a laser tag tournament as well as a water balloon launching competition! (All socially distanced and CDC compliant of course). Please register here as spots are limited: ... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myg-youth-night-tickets-126749 Here is what is going down: ~ Maghrib at 6:30 pm ~ Laser Tag& Water Balloon Launch competitions at 7 pm ~ Hot chocolate and short talk by Shaykh Shahid ~ Isha at 8:15 Bring your family, friends, parents; everyone is welcome Also, it may be cold so bring a jacket and please no costumes! See you all there :)

Mental health: it’s so common, it could be anyone. Let’s talk about it. Join us along with our guest speaker Dr. Marwa Azab this Friday in our discussion on mental health during these unprecedented times. You won’t want to miss it! -Mental Health Check- ... Use an emoji to share how you’re feeling in the comments: I’m doing great :) I’m doing pretty good! I’m doing okay, I guess. I’m starting to struggle... I’m having a hard time :( I need to reach out for support.

*Updated Zoom ID* GO VOTE...but make it count. Join us this Friday to find out how! This Friday, October 23rd, Br. Mustafa Nizam from CAIR will be leading a discussion breaking down the propositions through an Islamic lense. ... You don’t wanna miss this timely event, so make sure to tune in this Friday! See more

GO VOTE...but make it count. Join us this Friday to find out how! This Friday, October 23rd, Br. Mustafa Nizam from CAIR will be leading a discussion breaking down the propositions through an Islamic lense. You don’t wanna miss this timely event, so make sure to tune in this Friday!

There is 1 imposter among us Who will it be? Find out this Friday at our game night of Among Us hosted by your one and only MYG fam! Need we say more? Be there or be square ... And if you’re game game, let us know in the comments

Can you guess what event we are doing next week?

Clip from last nights peer pressure event! Sheikh shahid went in

Small event, big impact. Join us next week u missing out

Some pics from our social distancing event on peer pressure tonight !

Comment below if your GAME

Is He really the one? How do we know Islam is the right path? We’ll discuss these questions and more this Friday, October 2nd as we clear up our doubts about Islam. Be sure to tune in with friends and family!

Tune in this Friday night, September 25th for a Parent-Youth Panel on how COVID-19 has impacted our lives as a whole. We will get a chance to hear how it has affected us from the perspective of our parents and our youth and the different ways we had to cope with the individual and collective struggle. Don’t miss out!