One Ummah Project
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A program for Muslim teens — building faith, leadership, and college & career readiness.
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What is Sparks?
Sparks is a selective, year-long program for Muslim high school students. It was built to fill a real gap — a place that takes teenagers seriously, meets them where they actually are, and prepares them for everything that comes next.
This is not a Sunday school. This is not a lecture series. This is a cohort — a tight group of young Muslims building faith, sharpening skills, and growing together over the course of a full year.
Who It's For
Sparks is designed for Muslim high school students — primarily 10th and 11th graders — who are ready to invest in themselves. The right student for Sparks is someone who:
Wants to strengthen their faith and understand Islam in a way that actually applies to their life.
Is thinking about college and wants real guidance — not just from Google.
Has leadership potential and wants somewhere to develop it.
Is looking for community with other Muslim teens who take their deen seriously.
Admission is application-based.
We keep cohorts small on purpose.
Only 30 Spots
THE 5 PILLARS
Everything in Sparks is organized around five pillars.
Each one is designed to work together — not as separate classes, but as a single, connected experience.
FAITH, IDENTITY & PURPOSE
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
LEADERSHIP, SKILLS & REAL-WORLD IMPACT
BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD, CULTURE & COHORT
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
FAITH, IDENTITY
& PURPOSE
Islam connected to real life — not just theory. This pillar is built specifically for teenagers navigating faith in Western environments, dealing with doubt, peer pressure, and the question of who they are.
Students will explore:
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Qur'an in Real Life — the Qur'an as a guide for modern challenges.
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Faith Under Pressure — navigating doubt, identity, and cultural tension.
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The Sahabah in You — lessons from the Prophet and the Sahaba applied to today.
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Purpose & Path — discovering personal direction and goals.
COLLEGE &
CAREER READINESS
Students get real, structured support for life after high school — not vague advice, but actual tools and real people.
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SAT/ACT preparation and college application strategy
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Essay writing, resume building, and interview prep
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Financial literacy basics — scholarships, aid, smart decisions
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Mentorship from Muslim college students at universities across the country
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Guest sessions with professionals in medicine, business, tech, nonprofit, and more
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Internship support and shadowing opportunities through partner organizations
LEADERSHIP, SKILLS
& REAL-WORLD IMPACT
This isn't a leadership class — it's a leadership lab. Students learn, apply, reflect, and grow through real projects and community work, all grounded in Islamic ethics.
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Core leadership frameworks and communication skills
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Value-based decision making and Islamic ethics in action
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Community organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement
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Real projects and service initiatives — not just workshops
BROTHERHOOD/
SISTERHOOD,
CULTURE & COHORT
This is what makes Sparks different from anything else. Students aren't just attending a program — they're part of a cohort with its own identity, culture, and shared story.
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A tight-knit group across partner masjids
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Monthly offsites — service projects, outdoor experiences, and social events
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Retreats and milestone moments throughout the year
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Shared rituals, traditions, and earned recognition
PARENT
ENGAGEMENT
Parents are partners in this program, not bystanders. Sparks keeps families informed and involved throughout the year.
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Parent orientation at the start of the program
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Mid-semester progress updates covering faith, leadership, college readiness, and cohort engagement
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End-of-year review
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Optional parent workshops on relevant topics
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
PROGRAM
STRUCTURE
DURATION
1 year (10 months), with an optional summer component.
WHO
High school students, primarily 10th-11th grade.
SIZE
15 students per masjid cohort (30 students total)
ADMISSION
Application-based — selective by design.
MONTHLY
RHYTHM
Each month follows a consistent structure so students always know what to expect:
WEEKS 1 + 3:
Faith & identity sessions at your local partner masjid.
WEEK 2:
Offsite experience — service, outdoor activities, and shared memories.
WEEK 4:
Centralized One Ummah session — leadership, life skills, and portfolio work with the full cohort.
SUMMER + YEAR 2
Students who want to go further can pursue internships, shadowing opportunities, and continued mentorship over the summer — supported by the Sparks team.
Students who complete Sparks may be invited into a Year 2 advanced track — deeper leadership, mentoring younger students, leading real initiatives, and expanded professional opportunities.
YOUR YEAR WITH SPARKS
flareFrom orientation to graduation, what to expect along the way
OPTIONAL ALL EXPENSES COVERED TRIP TO CHICAGO
SOCIAL DAY
WELCOME, INTRO FOR PARENTS, AND COURSE OVERVIEW (DINNER WITH MENTORS)
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: VALLUE-BASED DECISION MAKING
VISIT TO CITY OF REFUGE, WITH A PARENT SESSION AT ONE UMMAH WITH FAIZAN MAJID.
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
OPTIONAL SAT PRACTICE EXAM
PRACTICE EXAM DAY (4 HOURS)
MENTORSHIP SOCIAL WITH HASSAN FAYE + AZADI
LEADERSHIP TRAINING:
ORGANIZING 101: CAMPAIGNS & POWER
OPTIONAL ACT PRACTICE EXAM
PRACTICE EXAM DAY (4 HOURS)
MENTORSHIP SOCIAL WITH HASSAN FAYE
LEADERSHIP WEEKEND RETREAT:
1) CONFLICT & CULTURE: BUILDING STRONG MUSLIM TEAMS
2) ISLAMIC ETHICS & PUBLIC ACTION (PARENTS INCLUDED)
SAT/ACT PREP INTENSIVE
PREP DAY, FOLLOWED BY SOCIAL EVENT WITH AZADI
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
CAREER DAY
COLLEGE APPLICATION STRATEGY, RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW PREP, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
CAIR-GEORGIA MUSLIM YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
MENTORSHIP SOCIAL WITH HASSAN FAYE (PARENTS INCLUDED)
LEADERSHIP TRAINING:
PROGRAM DESIGN & SOCIAL IMPACT
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
MENTORSHIP WITH AZADI COLLECTIVE
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
SOCIAL EVENT
SPARKS QIYAM
WITH HASSAN FAYE (PARENTS WELCOME)
IFTAR WITH MENTORS
COMMUNITY QIYAM
PLANNED BY THE YOUTH
LEADERSHIP TRAINING: LEADING WITH EQUITY & FACILITATION
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
MENTORSHIP WITH AZADI COLLECTIVE
LEADERSHIP TRAINING:
STORYTELLING & SPEAKING FOR MUSLIM LEADERS
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
SPECIAL EVENT
MENTORSHIP WITH HASSAN FAYE
EXAM PREP WEEK
STUDY HOUR WITH AZADI COLLECTIVEI
EID GRADUATION CELEBRATION
(PARENTS WELCOME)
What Students
Leave With
The tangible outcomes of a year dedicated to growth, faith, and future readiness.
A stronger, more grounded faith.
Clarity on who they are as a Muslim in the world.
A complete college application toolkit and real mentorship connections.
Leadership experience through real projects and initiatives.
A Leadership Portfolio — resume, project summaries, and professional connections.
A community of peers and mentors they'll carry forward.
COST & FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
THE PROGRAM IS
MONTH
Financial assistance is available. No student will ever be turned away because of cost. If you need support, just let us know in your application — no explanation required.
WHAT'S NEXT
Think Sparks might be for you? Applications are open now and seats are limited. Rolling admissions, and applications close once cohort is full (30 students)
THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN.
SEATS ARE LIMITED.
