RISE - Pathway to Wellbeing

RISE: Pathway to Wellbeing - Equipping Young Muslims with the Tools to Face Contemporary Challenges

Instructor: Mohsin Hashmi | Live Stream Online | One-Year Course | Only £10 Per Month Per Child | Sundays 11:00-11:30am. Please note this course commences on the 13st 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 recordings of previous sessions though this will be for a limited time only.

RISE is a one-year programme designed to help young Muslims overcome real-life challenges. By creating a welcoming space to discuss these subjects openly and honestly, this course aims to equip young people with the knowledge and practical skills needed to make healthy decisions while remaining grounded in their Islamic values.

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 Hashmi is Director and Co founder of The Lantern Initiative, he helped set up TLI in 2015 and coordinates retreats and events. He completed his Masters in Religion and Education at the University of Warwick with his thesis focussing on Islamic Psychology. He has also undertaken the Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy (TIIP) Level 1 training with Khalil Center in North America. Mohsin 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 Imam/Khatīb at Central Jamia Mosque in Milton Keynes. He has 15+ years of teaching young Muslims.

Course Breakdown:

📘 Module 1 - Identity & Living as a Muslim (Weeks 1–13)

Week 1
Who Am I?
Identity, confidence and belonging.

Week 2
Growing Up Muslim in Britain
Balancing faith, school and society.

Week 3
Finding Good Friends
Why friendships shape your future.

Week 4
Peer Pressure
How to say no without losing friends.

Week 5
Being Comfortable Being Different
Confidence without arrogance.

Week 6
Islamophobia
Understanding prejudice and building resilience.

Week 7
Proud to be Muslim
Healthy religious identity.

Week 8
Double Lives
Being one person online and another offline.

Week 9
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Week 10
People Pleasing

Week 11
Standing Up For Your Values

Week 12
Dealing With Criticism

Week 13
Building Your Personal Character

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📙 Module 2: Digital Life (Weeks 14–26)

Week 14
Social Media & Your Brain

Week 15
Screen Addiction

Week 16
TikTok Culture

Week 17
Gaming
Healthy hobby or unhealthy escape?

Week 18
Cyberbullying

Week 19
Online Grooming

Week 20
Pornography
Its effects on the brain, relationships and wellbeing.

Week 21
Music & Entertainment
How media influences mood, behaviour and identity.

Week 22
AI, ChatGPT and the Future

Week 23
Influencers
Who is influencing you?

Week 24
Privacy & Digital Footprints

Week 25
Online Arguments & Cancel Culture

Week 26
Digital Wellbeing Challenge

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📗 Module 3: Relationships & Society (Weeks 27–39)

Week 27
Healthy Gender Interaction

Week 28
Crushes & Attraction

Week 29
Dating Culture

Week 30
LGBTQ+
Understanding the conversation with compassion, confidence and Islamic principles.

Week 31
Consent, Respect & Boundaries

Week 32
Marriage Myths

Week 33
Family Conflict

Week 34
Parents Don't Understand Me

Week 35
Sibling Relationships

Week 36
Teachers & Authority

Week 37
Conflict Resolution

Week 38
Being a Good Citizen

Week 39
Serving Your Community

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📘 Module 4: Real World Challenges (Weeks 40–52)

Week 40
Bullying

Week 41
Racism & Discrimination

Week 42
Vaping

Week 43
Smoking

Week 44
Alcohol

Week 45
Cannabis & Drugs

Week 46
Violence, Gangs & County Lines

Week 47
Money Pressure
Brands, fashion and consumer culture.

Week 48
Body Image
Fitness, appearance and self-worth.

Week 49
Stress During GCSEs & Exams

Week 50
Failure & Bouncing Back

Week 51
Purpose Beyond Success

Week 52
Creating a personal wellbeing plan.