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Boys & Men

Qawamun

Building righteous manhood through prayer, protection, provision, mentorship, and practical life skills.

Serves

Boys 12+ and men of all ages

Cadence

Weekly circles, monthly retreats

Since

2022

How it started

Started as an answer to the gender and role confusion Muslim boys were facing in America, especially in the Bay Area.

What it produces

  • Consistent prayer and Qur’an habits among participants
  • Mentor relationships that outlast the program calendar
  • Men equipped to lead households with knowledge and gentleness

What it is

In modern times we have witnessed a deficit of masculinity. Qawamun is focused on developing and preserving righteous manhood, rooted in the Qur’anic concept of responsibility and leadership.

The program is guided by three core principles — Pray, Protect, Provide — equipping future men with the spiritual foundation, character, and practical skills needed to serve their families and communities with integrity and purpose.

Younger brothers are paired with mentors who have walked the same streets. Older brothers are given a space to be honest about marriage, money, work, and faith without performance.

Milestone

2026 — Five-year milestone

The Qawamun Retreat grows from its 2022 California launch to a five-year milestone with out-of-state expansion in 2026.

Inside a typical
session

01

Salah together

Every gathering opens with prayer in congregation, on time.

02

Halaqah

A short, applied lesson from Qur’an and Sunnah on character and duty.

03

Skills block

Financial literacy, conflict resolution, fatherhood, employment, physical readiness.

04

Mentor check-in

One-to-one accountability between a younger brother and his mentor.

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