Selam Youth gather outdoors for a community group photo with Selam Foundation shirts and flags

Selam Youth · A Selam Foundation program

Empowering the Next Generation

Selam Youth is one of Selam Foundation’s programs—helping young people grow in faith, cultural identity, and belonging through mentorship, learning, and service within our Northern Virginia community.

Young women at a Selam Foundation annual outdoor gathering

Young adults on a panel during a Selam Foundation youth program

Youth workshop with a panel and participants seated around a table

Youth mission

Growing with faith and friendship

Selam Foundation invests in youth through education, mentorship, counseling, and development—helping young people find guidance, belonging, and a strong Islamic identity.

Faith
Qur’an circles, reminders, and gatherings that strengthen Islamic identity with sincerity and joy.
Guidance
Mentorship and peer support for middle school, high school, and young adults as they grow.
Belonging
A welcoming space where youth voices are heard and every young person is valued.
Leadership & service
Opportunities to lead, serve families and neighbors, and prepare to nurture the leaders of tomorrow.

Programs

What youth can join

Leadership, learning, friendship, and service—with mentors who care.

Faith & identity

Qur’an circles, seerah study, and gatherings that strengthen faith and cultural identity.

Mentorship & brotherhood

Guidance for middle school, high school, and young adults through circles and mentors.

Family & community nights

Family nights, workshops, and hangouts that build healthy friendships across ages.

Leadership & service

Chances to lead peers, serve neighbors, and grow into tomorrow’s community leaders.

Selam Youth · Upcoming

Youth events

Active gatherings for Selam Youth under the Selam Foundation — faith, friendship, and outdoor community time.

Selam Youth

Sun, Oct 18, 2026

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ages 18+

VA: Meet & carpool from MAS at 10:00 AM · MD: Meet & carpool from MCC Masjid at 10:00 AM · Return by approximately 6:00 PM

Join Selam Youth for a fall day at Massanutten Resort with scenic chairlifts, hiking, beautiful views, and reflections in the outdoors — co-hosted with MCC Young Adults & Professionals and First Hijrah Foundation Young Adults.