Investing in Youth Development: Why and How? [Video]

Why is youth development important?

The Muslim society in the US is displaying a ‘youth bulge’ as opposed to the non-Muslim population in the country. According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, the Muslim American population is much younger, on average, than the non-Muslim population. 59% of adult Muslims are between 18 and 39, compared with 40% of adults in the general public.

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Opportunity and Challenge

This should add to the wealth of the American Muslim community and its potential for flourishing and development. But do the youth have a real chance to grow within the Muslim community?

According to Imam Nadeem Siddiqi, young Muslims suffer from a growing sense of alienation as they face competing ideologies and divergent lifestyles.