About MYB Teens

1) Who we are
2) How It's Done
3) Our programs

If you have any questions or comments about us, please write to teens@masboston.org.

1) Who We Are
MAS Youth of Boston Teens (MYB) is dedicated to leading the Muslim Youth through Islamic Education & training in order to shape their future based on an Islamic vision. Whether it is on the ski slopes, on the court, in a study circle, or at any of our events, MYB Teens will, inshallah, help you to get closer to Islam and Allah (SWT) by providing a forum to understand your Deen, express yourself, and have good oldfashioned halal fun! Our programs in Massachusetts include monthly outings (third Saturdays of the month), teen halaqas/study circles, camps, parents and youth workshops, sports activities, and this web site where you can keep in contact with other youth and exchange ideas on our forums.

2) How It's Done
All our programs are coordinated with the following in mind:

• Adults in transition
  You're not a kid anymore. You're an adult in transition. YOU are the future leaders of Islam in America.
• Understand and Apply the Comprehensiveness of Islam
  Islam is a way of life. Islam is not just religious rituals that you're asked to memorize or forced to perform. We want you to understand the comprehensive and balanced nature of Islam and apply it in your lives. You can only love Islam if you truly understand it and see how it touches and enriches every aspect of our lives. To us, there's no separation between Islam and "fun". In our activities we bring the two together, the way it should be.
• Youth Leaders
  Our youth leaders are also unique. Many of our Youth leaders are in college or recent graduates. They have been in this country long enough to understand and know the problems facing many Muslim teens. They also love Islam and they love hanging out with you. The role of the Youth Leaders is not to chaperone you on trips, but to be a trusted friend that you can turn to at any time. Learn more about our Youth Leaders.
   

3) Our Programs

• The Big Adventures - Monthly Outings
  - This is when we all get to see each other.
  - When : the third Saturday of every month!
  - Our Outings are FUN! We go skiing, bowling, skating, kayaking, swimming, paint balling, and horse back riding. Send us your ideas for outings by emailing us at teens@masboston.org !
  - Outing Goals
  o Have FUN !
  o Get to know other Muslim teenagers and develop long lasting friendships
  o Get to know Cool Youth Leaders.
  o Get a chance to pray together, remember Allah, and love our Islam !
  - Click here for outing schedule

• Halaqas
  - Our halaqas are special weekly get together to learn more about our Deen
  - A MAS Youth Leader leads the halaqa with a special program developed by Muslim American Society Youth Teens Department.
  - The program includes addressing issues related to :
  o teenage life, school issues, and parent / family issues.
  o Achieve a balance between being actively involved in the American society while maintaining our Muslim Identity.
  o Developing a balanced understanding and love for Islam by studying Islamic literature (Seerah, Hadith, Quran, etc)
  o Developing a strong brotherhood/sisterhood between the halaka members.

- Click here to register for our halaqas

• Summer Projects
  During the summer, Youth Leaders sign up to run small group projects with between 5-10 teens. Projects that have been held in the past include basketball, soccer, woodworking and martial arts; they provide an opportunity for a youth leader to teach the youth a skill or activity they particularly enjoy. The group meets once per week through the summer, but the relationship that is built lasts much longer, providing the youth with a new role model to seek out when they need help or advice.

• MYB College Prep

MYB College Prep is here to help you get in to the college that is right for you. For starters, we try to give you the information and criteria with which to focus your career aspirations and potential schools. In addition to figuring out what you want to do with your education, planning to go out and get that education is another important step in the college and career process. MYB college prep gives you the experience of people who already had to prepare for college – people who can give you important advice on what to do during your freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years in high school. Finally, when you’re a senior you need to get your applications done in order to attend the school of your choice. We are here to help with the application process, giving guidance on how to fill out the applications, deadlines, and managing all the paperwork that you’ll be faced with during the admissions process.

Go to the College Prep Page