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Connecting to Prayer
Praying five times a day can be a struggle for
adult Muslims, but an even greater one for
young people. At a time when texting and
other technology offer fast-paced distraction,
encouraging our youth to establish Salah can
seem impossible.
But this pillar of Islam keeps us all grounded
in our faith. It is that necessary daily reminder
of Who we are accountable to, as well as Who
is our greatest Benefactor. It keeps us
connected to Allah in all circumstances, and it
is a gift and obligation we must pass on to
young Muslims.
Here are a few ways to start that process.
1. Set the example
As is the case with all other good habits,
parents, mentors, teachers, and others young
Muslims look up to must be praying
themselves. But we need to not only be
offering our prayers. We must also truly
reflect the level of concentration and
commitment it takes, by praying on time,
doing our best to focus, and offering the
prayers diligently.
2. Establish prayer in the home
Kids learn faith first and foremost from the
family and within the home. This is where
prayer as a way of connecting to Allah needs
to be discussed and shown in practice. Make
it a habit to pray in congregation when going
to the Masjid is not possible. Avoid having
everyone pray in their own little corner of the
house. Start today by designating one space
of the home for this purpose.
3. Don’t discourage even small steps toward
prayer
Prayer is a long-term commitment that
requires the kind of dedication that’s hard to
muster for many older people, let alone young
people distracted by the ding of texts on their
phone or other issues. Praise even the
performance of a short, two-Rakat prayer,
and encourage youth to take it to the next
level.
4. Don’t discount strength in numbers
Whenever possible, pray in congregation with
other Muslims outside of the family, especially
other youth. This can be at weekend school,
or even joining one of the prayers at a full-
time Islamic school with the administration’s
permission. This will show that prayer isn’t
something "weird" that only you and your
family do. Rather, it is something other young
Muslims do regularly, as well.
5. Make prayer time parent time
Spend a few minutes after each prayer with
your young Muslim connecting, asking or
answering questions about an issue of
concern, or simply making it a time for hugs,
jokes, and lighthearted hanging out.
Compiled From:
"8 Ways to Connect Young Muslims to Prayer"


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