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Muslim Circle of Canada · Youth Division

The next generation, rooted in faith.

MCC NextGen nurtures young Muslims through faith, knowledge, leadership, and community — a clear journey from your very first surah to leading others.

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Why NextGen

Four things we build in every young person

Our programs and syllabus are designed around a simple, holistic vision of growth.

F

Faith

Rooting young hearts in the Qur'an and Sunnah, and a sincere relationship with Allah.

K

Knowledge

A structured syllabus that takes youth from the basics to confident understanding.

L

Leadership

Developing character, public speaking, and the skills to serve and lead with ihsan.

C

Community

Belonging — a circle of friends and mentors who grow together, for the sake of Allah.

— Our promise —

We are youth. By Allah's help, we can.

Building confident young Muslims who know their deen, lead with character, and serve their community across Canada.

The Youth Journey

Find your level by grade

From Little Star to Youth Charter Member — every stage has a clear path of knowledge, practice, and leadership.

See all 7 tiers
PreK – Grade 5

Kids

  • Little Star· Beginner
  • Little Light· Advanced
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Grade 6 – 8

Pre-Teen

  • Young Star· Beginner
  • Young Light· Advanced
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Grade 9 and above

Teen & Up

  • Youth Associate· Member
  • Youth General Member· Member
  • Youth Charter Member· Member
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The Curriculum

A real syllabus, designed by the MCC Education Committee

Four disciplines across three levels take youth from preliminary literacy to confident dawah — no overwhelm, just a clear path.

BPR

Beliefs & Practices

Aqidah and the foundations of worship — from the pillars of faith to a halal lifestyle.

QAH

Qur'an & Hadith

Recitation, memorization, tajweed, tafsir, and the study of authentic hadith.

IST

Islamic Studies

Seerah of the Prophet (S), the lives of the companions, and Muslim history.

PDE

Personal Development

The leadership & life-skills track — public speaking, debate, teamwork, tech, and dawah.

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Programs

More than a classroom

Halaqas, camps, sports, leadership, and service — a full circle of activities for brothers and sisters.

Weekly Halaqas

Age-grouped study circles covering Qur'an, hadith, and the syllabus — the weekly heartbeat of NextGen.

Education

Qur'an Memorization

Structured hifz and tajweed tracks that grow with each tier, from Surah Fatiha to 20+ surahs.

Education

Leadership Track (PDE)

Public speaking, debate, teamwork, and event management — building confident young leaders.

Development

Camps & Retreats

Weekend retreats and summer camps — the transformative experiences where bonds and faith deepen.

Community

Sports & Recreation

Brothers' and sisters' sports nights and outdoor activities that keep youth active and connected.

Community

Dawah & Service

Community service, charity drives, and dawah projects that put faith into action across Canada.

Service

Ready to start your journey with NextGen?

Join a halaqa, sign up for the next camp, or volunteer as a mentor. There's a place for every young Muslim here.