Salah Champions Summer Camp
For Children Ages 7-16: Join us for a two-week Salah Champions Course, which aims to inspire a deep and growing connection with Salah in children through the Salah Champions program.
The camp includes a live interactive course that encourages children to cultivate lifelong Salah habits through storytelling and understanding of the rationale behind Salah.
Monday through Friday | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | July 22 to August 2 | $127/person ($97/sibling) | Register at mcceastbay.org/salah-champions
The camp will cover:
The Gift of Salah - The Journey of Al-Isra wal-Miraj
Explore Al-Isra wal-Miraj's miraculous night journey and understand Salah's significance as a divine gift to the Muslim Ummah.
Getting Ready for Salah
Learn the essential steps of preparing for Salah, including the importance of cleanliness and proper attire.
Khushu Starts from Wudu
Discover how the state of Khushu (deep concentration and humility) begins with the ritual of Wudu (ablution), setting the tone for mindful prayer.
Surah Al-Fatiha and How Allah Responds
Dive into the profound meanings of Surah Al-Fatiha and learn how each verse is a conversation with Allah, enhancing the spiritual experience of Salah.
Connecting with the Adhkar of the Salah
Understand and internalize the various adhkar (remembrances) recited during Salah, connecting deeper with each prayer.
Correct Posture and Stance in Salah
Master the correct postures and stances for every position in Salah, with guidance on variations across different schools of thought.
Understanding the Levels of Khushu
Learn about the different levels of Khushu and techniques to achieve a more focused and heartfelt prayer.
Salah as a Means to Protect Ourselves
Explore how regular and sincere Salah shields against negative influences and behaviors, protecting our spiritual and worldly well-being.
The Masnoon Adhkar Post Salah
Delve into the recommended supplications and remembrances to be recited after completing Salah, enhancing the overall spiritual benefit.
Bringing It All Together: Integrating Salah into Daily Life
Discover practical strategies to make Salah a natural part of your child's daily routine, ensuring lifelong commitment and heartfelt practice.
This program is designed to help children develop a deep, meaningful, and consistent practice of Salah.
What makes the Salah Champions Program Unique?
- Understanding the WHY: We dive deep into the significance of Salah, helping children understand its importance and how it connects them to Allah. This foundational understanding transforms their view of prayer from a routine task to a cherished act of worship.
- Engaging and Interactive Lessons: Our live sessions are designed to be engaging, interactive, and relatable. Through storytelling and real-life examples, children find the lessons captivating and memorable.
- Addressing Distractions: Techniques are taught to help children maintain focus and concentration during Salah, making their prayer time more meaningful and fulfilling.
- Building Consistent Habits: We incorporate a gamification platform where children can log their prayers, submit images, and compete with each other, turning the practice of Salah into an exciting and motivating experience.
- Overcoming External Influences: By creating a supportive community, children are surrounded by peers who share their commitment to Salah, helping them stay strong against external influences.
- Parental Involvement: Parents are encouraged to participate and reinforce the lessons at home, creating a strong support system for their children.
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Location
MCC East Bay, 94588