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

Cosponsored by Muslim Nation Builders and MCC East Bay.

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?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Addressing Distractions: Techniques are taught to help children focus and concentrate during Salah, making their prayer time more meaningful and fulfilling.
4. 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.
5. Overcoming External Influences: By creating a supportive community, children are surrounded by peers who share their commitment to Salah, helping them stay robust against external influences.
6. 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