Alhamedellah there is no better way to develop leadership in an applied way than performing an umra. The umra program is developed for teens ages 16-21 to inculcate Islamic concepts and to practice attributes of a Muslim young man. It is a mix of worship, recreational and educational activities. Over a week during spring break your teen will be immersed into an experience of a life-time. Why spend over $5000 on an ambassador's leadership development program in Paris, or Tokyo, when we have the two jewels of Makkah and Madinah.
Value
Inshaa Allah Your teen will develop tremendous skills, experience and maturity upon completing this program. From getting exposed to a world of experiences and activities to learning about the prophets and messengers of the past your teen will connect with his Muslim character. The program is designed to completely transform your child’s daily activities from the routine of a young Muslim man in the US during a school break, to a focused and intensive format with a diversity of activities such as spending time learning from a scholar at the Masjid Al-Haram, to praying jummah with tens of thousands in front of the Kaaba, to visiting orphan kids in Jeddah, to getting exposed to a different culture, to visiting the battle fields of the past, and reading Quran foot steps away from the Kaaba and in the Rowda Al-Sharifa.
Eligibility & Restrictions
Program is open to youth ages 16+
Teens participating in the program must provide two recommendation forms, and write a short letter of interest (250 words – limited to one page).
Program is competitive and interested teens need to submit the recommendation letters and statement of interest by the deadlines below.
Group
Program is limited to 12 youth.
Recommendation Letters
Applicants should follow these guiding points:
- Each participant needs to submit two recommendation letters, one is preferably from a school teacher.
- Letters are accepted from teachers, coaches, Masjid Imam or employer.
- Letters should reflect the recommender’s opinion on the applicant’s level in the following areas: (1) leadership, (2) teamwork (3) listening skills, (4) maturity, (5) motivation and initiative level (6) attitude and flexibility and (7) articulation.
- Letter should indicate the relationship of the recommender to the applicant.
- Letters should be sent to ILIA via email at info@islamicleadership.org or via postal service to Attn: Leadership for the Heart, PO Box 726, Clarksville, MD 21029, no later than Feb 15th, 2010
Participant Interest Letter
The interest letter should be no more than a single page, and no less than 250 words. The letter should reflect the reason the participant believes it is important to join the trip/program, the benefits that the participant strives to acquire and how the program will benefit the participant in his life and hereafter.
Full details and registration at: http://leadershipforheart.eventbrite.com/
Key deadlines:
2/15/10: Two recommendation letters sent to ILIA
2/15/10: 250-word interest statement sent to ILIA
2/15/10 - Deposit $200
3/1/10 - 50% Payment
3/7/10 - Remaining Payment
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