Character Building – Life Coaching for Boys (10 – 12 yrs)

Module 1: Introduction and Behaviour Guidelines

• Course Introduction: Overview of the course aims, objectives, and weekly activities. Introduction to materials needed, such as a journal and course PDF.
• Discussion: Role Models:
  • Identifying and understanding the qualities of trustworthy role models.
  • Exploring the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as the ultimate role model.
  • Distinguishing between role models to emulate and those to respect (elders, parents, teachers).

Module 2: Personal Identity and Values

• Review: Key learnings and homework review.
• Discussion: Identity as a Young Muslim:
  • Exploring personal roles at home and in the community.
  • Defining and eliciting personal values.
  • Aligning personal values with those of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
  • Identifying and overcoming obstacles to value alignment.

Module 3: Developing Good Character

• Review: Key learnings from the previous week.
• Discussion: Importance of Good Character:
  • Understanding the significance of good character in Islam.
  • Reviewing two hadith about character.
  • Providing examples of good character and discussing its impact on daily life and relationships.
  • Transitioning into manhood with a focus on character improvement.
  • Enhancing character through service to the Prophet’s (ﷺ) mission and values.

Module 4: Personal Service

• Review: Key learnings from the previous week.
• Discussion: Personal Service:
  • Defining personal service as ibadat (personal worship) and fulfilling Allah’s commandments.
  • Group work: Developing a chart on key responsibilities, relationships, ideal character, and paths to excellence in personal service.

Module 5: Service in the Home

• Review: Key learnings from the previous week.
• Discussion: Service in the Home:
  • Exploring the components of serving within the home.
  • Group work: Developing a chart on key responsibilities, relationships, ideal character, and paths to excellence in serving in the home.

Module 6: Community Service

• Review: Key learnings from the previous week.
• Discussion: Service in the Community:
  • Defining what service in the community entails.
  • Group work: Developing a chart on key responsibilities, relationships, ideal character, and paths to excellence in community service.

This structured and supportive program will help young boys build a strong foundation of character, preparing them for personal, familial, and community responsibilities in alignment with Islamic values, and guiding their transition into responsible manhood.