RISE - Mental Health Programme for Young Muslims

RISE: Navigating Modern Challenges through Psychospiritual Education for Young Muslims

Instructor: Mohsin Hashmi | Live Stream Online | One-Year Course | Only £10 Per Month Per Child | Sundays 11:00-11:30am. Please note this course commenced on 1st Sep, but each session is a standalone lesson in itself therefore your child will benefit from new topics each lesson. You will also be given access to all of the recordings of previous sessions. 

This unique, year-long course is designed to empower young Muslims with the tools to understand their minds, nurture their hearts and thrive in today’s world — all through the lens of faith. Blending modern mental health education with timeless Islamic psychology and practical wellbeing strategies, this course helps children and teens explore who they are, how they feel and how to grow into confident, emotionally intelligent believers.

Across 52 weeks, students will journey through topics like anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, the Islamic model of the soul, heart, intellect and building resilience through sabr, shukr and tawakkul. They’ll also tackle real-life challenges like bullying, self-worth and screen time, while learning how to flourish with purpose, positivity and faith.

This is more than a course. It’s a transformational experience that nurtures the whole self, helping the next generation of Muslims become grounded, God-conscious and emotionally strong individuals ready to face life with strength and sincerity.

Open to both boys and girls | Suitable for ages between 10-17

The Zoom link for the event will be emailed to you upon setting up your regular payment.

DIRECT DEBIT/PAYMENT DETAILS WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON BOOKING.

Enquiries: salam@thelanterninitiative.co.uk

About Mohsin Hashmi: Mohsin is Director & Co-founder of The Lantern Initiative. He completed his Masters in Religion and Education at the University of Warwick with his thesis focussing on Islamic Psychology. He has 15+ years of teaching Islamic Studies to young Muslims. He began his Islamic studies at intensive programmes in 2007 with Shaykh Samir an-Nass and Habib Kazim as-Saqqaf in the UK. Since then he has studied the sciences with a number of scholars and continues to do so today. He has been involved in various community initiatives and educational projects over the last decade and also serves as a Khatīb at Central Jamia Mosque in Milton Keynes.

Course Breakdown:

📘 Module 1: Mental Health (Weeks 1–17)

Theme: Understanding the mind and emotions from a balanced, age-appropriate psychological perspective.

Weeks 1–3: Foundations of Mental Health
1. What is mental health? Understanding the mind and emotions
2. My emotions: How to identify and name feelings
3. The mind–body connection: How mental health affects our physical health

Weeks 4–6: Emotional Intelligence
4. Emotional regulation: How to handle big emotions
5. Self-awareness and emotional triggers
6. Empathy: Understanding the feelings of others

Weeks 7–9: Stress and Anxiety
7. What is stress? Causes and effects
8. Dealing with school stress and peer pressure
9. Understanding anxiety and calming techniques

Weeks 10–12: Depression and Low Mood
10. What is depression? Understanding sadness and more
11. Dealing with low self-worth
12. When to seek help – importance of talking to trusted adults

Weeks 13–14: Relationships and Boundaries
13. Healthy vs. toxic friendships
14. Setting boundaries respectfully

Weeks 15–17: Identity and Self-Esteem
15. Who am I? Developing a strong sense of self
16. The impact of social media on self-image
17. Building real confidence vs. fake confidence

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📙 Module 2: Islamic Psychology (Weeks 18–34)

Theme: Understanding the self (nafs), the heart (qalb), the soul (ruh), and spiritual well-being through Islamic teachings.

Weeks 18–20: Foundations of Islamic Psychology
18. What is the Islamic model of the self? (Nafs, Qalb, Ruh)
19. The heart in the Qur’an and Sunnah
20. The concept of Fitrah (natural goodness) in children

Weeks 21–23: The Nafs and Its Levels
21. Nafs al-Ammarah: The commanding self
22. Nafs al-Lawwama: The blaming self
23. Nafs al-Mutma’innah: The peaceful self

Weeks 24–26: The Spiritual Heart
24. Diseases of the heart: Jealousy, anger, pride
25. Purifying the heart through dhikr and du‘ā
26. The Prophet ﷺ as a model of emotional and spiritual balance

Weeks 27–29: Tawakkul and Taqwa
27. Trusting Allah: What tawakkul really means
28. Taqwa and mindfulness of Allah
29. Coping with hardship through sabr and shukr

Weeks 30–32: Mental Struggles in the Lives of the Prophets
30. Prophet Yaqub’s grief and patience
31. Prophet Musa’s fear and courage
32. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s sadness and resilience (Year of Sorrow)

Weeks 33–34: Islam and Mental Health
33. Can Muslims be mentally unwell? (Yes — addressing stigma)
34. The role of prayer, Qur’an, and du‘ā in emotional healing

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📗 Module 3: Wellbeing and Personal Growth (Weeks 35–52)

Theme: Thriving in life with resilience, values, and emotional tools.

Weeks 35–37: Self-Worth and Confidence
35. What does it mean to value yourself?
36. Becoming confident without arrogance
37. Developing resilience after setbacks

Weeks 38–40: Overcoming Challenges
38. Overcoming bullying (part 1): What is bullying and why it happens
39. Overcoming bullying (part 2): Building inner strength and seeking support
40. Dealing with failure and disappointment

Weeks 41–43: Relationships and Communication
41. Listening and speaking with kindness
42. Assertiveness vs. aggression
43. Dealing with conflict constructively

Weeks 44–46: Habits and Discipline
44. How habits shape our lives
45. Building a healthy routine (sleep, food, digital time)
46. Setting goals and self-discipline

Weeks 47–49: Gratitude and Positivity
47. Daily gratitude and journaling
48. The power of positive thinking in Islam
49. Finding joy in small things

Weeks 50–52: Community, Service, and Growth
50. Helping others and volunteering
51. Who do I want to become? Visioning my future
52. Course reflection and check learning