Embracing Manhood
EMBRACING MANHOOD: Equipping young Muslims with the tools to become grounded, faith-orientated men
Instructor: Mohsin Hashmi
Commencing Saturday 7th February 2026 | Live Stream Online | One-Year Course | £50 Per Month Per Person | Every Saturday 11:00-11:30am.
Designed to support young Muslims on their journey towards manhood, Entering Manhood provides a structured, faith-centred approach to adolescence and beyond. Over 52 weeks, participants develop the physical discipline, spiritual grounding, emotional maturity and practical life skills needed to become confident and responsible Muslim men.
Open to both boys and young men | Must be 13+
The Zoom link for the event will be emailed to you upon setting up your regular payment. Only 20 spaces available.
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, and has undertaken the Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) Level 1 training with Khalil Center. 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:
SECTION 1: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT (Weeks 1–13)
Week 1: What is Manhood in Islam?
Foundations, responsibility, amanah, adulthood in Shariah.
Week 2: Understanding Puberty (Bulūgh)
Signs of puberty, Islamic rulings, biological changes.
Week 3: Personal Hygiene I – Ghusl & Cleanliness
Importance of purity; when ghusl becomes obligatory.
Week 4: Personal Hygiene II – Hair Removal & Grooming
Fiqh rulings and Sunnah of cleanliness.
Week 5: Personal Hygiene III – Body Odor, Skincare, Oral Hygiene
Confidence and health.
Week 6: Sleep, Nutrition & Exercise
Prophetic routines, modern athletic science.
Week 7: Understanding Sexual Desire
Islamic wisdom on managing desire.
Week 8: Pornography – Dangers & Detox
Islamic ethics and psychological impact.
Week 9: Modesty & Lowering the Gaze
Sunnah framework and practical strategies.
Week 10: Healthy Masculinity vs. Hypermasculinity
Strength with compassion.
Week 11: Body Image & Confidence
Self‑esteem from an Islamic worldview.
Week 12: Martial Arts, Archery & Strength Training
Sunnah sports and discipline.
Week 13: Digital Hygiene
Using technology responsibly.
SECTION 2: PSYCHO‑SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT (Weeks 14–26)
Week 14: The Heart in Islam (Qalb, Nafs, Rūḥ)
Understanding the inner self.
Week 15: Purification of the Soul (Tazkiyah)
Classical methods and modern psychology.
Week 16: Dealing with Temptation (Shahawāt)
Strategies from the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Week 17: Understanding the Nafs
Ammārah, Lawwāmah, Muṭmaʾinnah.
Week 18: Qur'anic Manhood – Prophets as Role Models
Examples from Yusuf, Musa, Muhammad ﷺ.
Week 19: Building Willpower & Discipline
Islamic concepts and neuroscience.
Week 20: Salah as Strength
Spiritual habits anchoring masculinity.
Week 21: Dhikr, Du’a & Mental Presence
Mindfulness in Islam.
Week 22: Managing Anger (Ghadab)
Prophetic teachings and emotional regulation.
Week 23: Gratitude & Contentment (Shukr & Riḍā)
Developing grounded happiness.
Week 24: Friendships & Brotherhood
Good company and suhbah.
Week 25: Identity & Purpose
Understanding oneself in a modern world.
Week 26: Masculinity & Service
Chivalry (Futuwwah) + community contribution.
SECTION 3: EMOTIONAL MATURITY (Weeks 27–39)
Week 27: Understanding Emotions in Islam
Prophets expressing emotion.
Week 28: Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Self‑awareness, empathy, communication.
Week 29: Building Confidence & Self‑Worth
Islamic framework for dignity.
Week 30: Handling Stress & Anxiety
Coping through deen and modern tools.
Week 31: Loneliness & Belonging
Healthy social connections.
Week 32: Respecting Parents
Filial piety and modern challenges.
Week 33: Healthy Friendships & Peer Pressure
Boundaries, loyalty, integrity.
Week 34: Communication Skills
Speaking with clarity and adab.
Week 35: Understanding Girls, Boundaries & Marriage
Adab, respect, future maturity.
Week 36: Resilience & Dealing with Failure
Islamic optimism.
Week 37: Emotional Boundaries & Self‑Control
Managing impulses.
Week 38: Cyberbullying & Online Safety
Confidence and protection.
Week 39: Leadership & Initiative
Becoming dependable.
SECTION 4: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Weeks 40–52)
Week 40: Islamic View of Wealth
Halal earning, barakah.
Week 41: Basic Money Management
Saving, budgeting.
Week 42: Spending Habits & Minimalism
Avoiding extravagance.
Week 43: Halal Income vs. Haram Income
Common modern issues.
Week 44: Work Ethic in Islam
Excellence (Ihsan) in effort.
Week 45: Entrepreneurship Basics
Ideas, small business mindset.
Week 46: Digital Work Opportunities
Safe and beneficial online earning.
Week 47: Avoiding Debt & Financial Stress
Islamic warnings and practical tips.
Week 48: Investing Responsibly
Halal investing overview.
Week 49: Zakat, Sadaqah & Social Responsibility
Connecting men to service.
Week 50: Planning for the Future
Goals, growth, vision.
Week 51: Time Management & Productivity
Balancing dunya and akhirah.
Week 52: Review & Commitment to Manhood
Reflection, next steps.