Empowering the youth of our community
Muslim youth group
The Muslim Youth Group of Greenville, North Carolina
History
The Muslim Youth Group (MYG) was started 3 years ago with an earnest desire to serve in some small way the needs of Muslim Youth in the Greenville area. Classes initially were held on Saturdays in the first year but were combined in year 2 with the existing Friday classes that were being offered for youth in the Mosque to minimize duplication and broaden the base of students who could benefit. In year 3, classes were moved upstairs to allow more focused time and attention to older youth. In year 4, activities were broadened to include: a curriculum covering various Islamic topics, service projects (Health Fair, Food Drives), and sports activities (Wall Climbing, Basketball), and attending conferences (MSA East Zone Conference 2013).
A word from the Muslim Youth Group Counselors
We thank you for your interest in the MYG and appreciate the trust you have put in us by enrolling your son or daughter. It is important to understand that our youth are seeking to balance their Islamic values and upbringing in a society that frequently contradicts these values. It is not any easy task but one if handled correctly will make them better Muslims in the future. As parents, you are doing the heavy lifting to accomplish this noble goal. We are here to help in some small way towards that effort.
History
The Muslim Youth Group (MYG) was started 3 years ago with an earnest desire to serve in some small way the needs of Muslim Youth in the Greenville area. Classes initially were held on Saturdays in the first year but were combined in year 2 with the existing Friday classes that were being offered for youth in the Mosque to minimize duplication and broaden the base of students who could benefit. In year 3, classes were moved upstairs to allow more focused time and attention to older youth. In year 4, activities were broadened to include: a curriculum covering various Islamic topics, service projects (Health Fair, Food Drives), and sports activities (Wall Climbing, Basketball), and attending conferences (MSA East Zone Conference 2013).
A word from the Muslim Youth Group Counselors
We thank you for your interest in the MYG and appreciate the trust you have put in us by enrolling your son or daughter. It is important to understand that our youth are seeking to balance their Islamic values and upbringing in a society that frequently contradicts these values. It is not any easy task but one if handled correctly will make them better Muslims in the future. As parents, you are doing the heavy lifting to accomplish this noble goal. We are here to help in some small way towards that effort.