Black Muslim Children

Faith, Identity & Spiritual Growth

1. Learn how to pray (salah) correctly and consistently.
   
   

2. Know the meaning and pillars of Islam.
   
   

3. Memorize short surahs and du’as.
   
   

4. Understand the significance of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his mission.
   
   

5. Learn about Black Sahabah (e.g., Bilal ibn Rabah).
   
   

6. Know how to make wudu and ghusl properly.
   
   

7. Embrace modesty and Islamic dress with confidence.
   
   

8. Understand halal and haram practices.
   
   

9. Appreciate Islamic holidays (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha).
   
   

10. Recognize how Islam empowers Black history and resistance.
    
    

Mental Strength, Discipline & Self-Worth

11. Practice self-control through fasting and patience.
    
    

12. Learn to manage anger Islamically.
    
    

13. Understand the importance of intention (niyyah).
    
    

14. Develop a strong, healthy self-esteem rooted in faith and identity.
    
    

15. Create a daily du’a and gratitude journal.
    
    

16. Recognize mental health struggles and seek support.
    
    

17. Know the difference between ego (nafs) and self-discipline (taqwa).
    
    

18. Understand how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
    
    

19. Learn the power of positive affirmations in faith and identity.
    
    

20. Build habits of reflection (muhasaba).
    
    

Knowledge, Quran & Education

21. Learn to read and write Arabic letters.
    
    

22. Memorize key Qur'anic verses and their meanings.
    
    

23. Know the 99 names of Allah.
    
    

24. Study Islamic history in Africa (e.g., Timbuktu, Mali Empire).
    
    

25. Read biographies of Muslim heroes and scholars.
    
    

26. Develop good study habits and time management.
    
    

27. Learn how to research and think critically.
    
    

28. Understand the value of ilm (knowledge) in Islam.
    
    

29. Be able to explain your religion with confidence.
    
    

30. Respect teachers and elders as part of seeking knowledge.
    
    

Health, Cleanliness & Physical Discipline

31. Practice personal hygiene (sunnah grooming).
    
    

32. Know how to eat sunnah-style and healthy.
    
    

33. Understand the importance of physical fitness.
    
    

34. Learn how to cook basic halal meals.
    
    

35. Learn first aid and how to care for yourself.
    
    

36. Build sleep routines that honor body and spirit.
    
    

37. Practice fasting beyond Ramadan (e.g., Mondays/Thursdays).
    
    

38. Understand addiction and how to avoid harmful substances.
    
    

39. Respect the body as an amanah (trust).
    
    

40. Learn about herbal and prophetic medicine.
    
    

Culture, Race & Identity as a Black Muslim

41. Know your family history and ancestral roots.
    
    

42. Understand the intersection of Blackness and Islam.
    
    

43. Study Black Muslim leaders (Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Malcolm X, etc.).
    
    

44. Be proud of your name and heritage.
    
    

45. Know your rights as a Muslim and as Black.
    
    

46. Learn how to respond to racism and Islamophobia with strength.
    
    

47. Learn about the legacy of Muslims during slavery and civil rights.
    
    

48. Engage in Black Muslim spaces and events.
    
    

49. Celebrate African and diaspora cultures in a halal way.
    
    

50. Build solidarity with other marginalized Muslims.
    
    

Home Skills & Family Responsibility

51. Learn to clean, cook, and maintain a home.
    
    

52. Help younger siblings and elders regularly.
    
    

53. Set up and maintain a personal prayer space.
    
    

54. Respect parents and caregivers (birr al-walidayn).
    
    

55. Learn how to plan meals and shop for halal food.
    
    

56. Practice sabr and teamwork in family challenges.
    
    

57. Learn to manage money and chores.
    
    

58. Create a Ramadan family calendar or planner.
    
    

59. Memorize family du’as and oral stories.
    
    

60. Participate in family/community service.
    
    

Financial Wisdom & Entrepreneurship

61. Learn the concept of halal income and riba (interest).
    
    

62. Open and manage a savings account.
    
    

63. Understand sadaqah, zakat, and Islamic charity.
    
    

64. Budget using Islamic principles.
    
    

65. Learn about Black businesses and cooperatives.
    
    

66. Practice bartering and saving.
    
    

67. Build a small business or income stream.
    
    

68. Know the value of delayed gratification.
    
    

69. Explore Islamic finance principles (murabaha, mudaraba).
    
    

70. Participate in a youth financial literacy circle.
    
    

Communication, Advocacy & Leadership

71. Learn how to write clearly and speak confidently.
    
    

72. Practice public speaking through khutbahs or events.
    
    

73. Advocate for yourself and others respectfully.
    
    

74. Build digital literacy and email/phone etiquette.
    
    

75. Write letters to elected officials about justice.
    
    

76. Organize a service project or community drive.
    
    

77. Learn how to lead salah or halaqa.
    
    

78. Understand the role of shura (consultation) in Islam.
    
    

79. Support younger children as a peer mentor.
    
    

80. Create platforms for your voice: podcast, blog, poetry.
    
    

Self-Defense, Safety & Boundaries

81. Learn basic self-defense techniques.
    
    

82. Understand how to recognize unsafe situations.
    
    

83. Know when and how to say “no” with confidence.
    
    

84. Learn your rights with police and in school.
    
    

85. Create personal and digital safety plans.
    
    

86. Build strong emotional and physical boundaries.
    
    

87. Identify grooming and exploitation tactics.
    
    

88. Report bullying and harassment with courage.
    
    

89. Avoid street violence and risky situations.
    
    

90. Practice being vigilant without living in fear.
    
    

Purpose, Legacy & the Future

91. Write a personal mission statement.
    
    

92. Choose a career that helps your ummah and community.
    
    

93. Plant trees or gardens in your name.
    
    

94. Mentor younger Muslims and leave an impact.
    
    

95. Prepare for marriage with emotional readiness.
    
    

96. Be active in the masjid and your community.
    
    

97. Learn about Islamic wills and end-of-life planning.
    
    

98. Live a life of barakah and service.
    
    

99. Make a lifelong du’a list and goals journal.
    
    

100. Always strive to be a good ancestor.