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“Youth: The Power That Can Change the World”

1. What is youth? “Youth” is generally the life stage between childhood and full adulthood. Different organizations define it slightly differently, but a common definition (like from the UN) is…


1. What is youth?

Youth” is generally the life stage between childhood and full adulthood. Different organizations define it slightly differently, but a common definition (like from the UN) is ages 15 to 24. In everyday terms, 13–24 covers teenage years and early adulthood.

This period is marked by:


2. Why 13–24 years are important

This age range is like the “launchpad” of life.


3. How energy is produced in the mind (ages 13–24)

Your mind doesn’t literally “store” energy — it uses energy from your body’s metabolism.


4. How blood works in veins (ages 13–24)

Your blood is basically your body’s transport system.



How youth waste their energy today

  1. Too much phone and screen time – scrolling for hours makes the brain tired but doesn’t build skills.
  2. Late nights and little sleep – the body needs rest to grow, but many stay awake on games or social media.
  3. Junk food and sugary drinks – give short bursts of energy, then cause tiredness.
  4. No real exercise – sitting all day makes the body weaker, even if you feel young now.
  5. Too much worrying – stress about looks, followers, or likes uses up mental energy.
  6. Chasing quick fun only – spending all time on entertainment instead of learning something new.
  7. Bad habits – smoking, alcohol, or other risky things harm health early.


Modern Research on Youth (Ages 13–24) — Easy English


1. Sleep and Brain Power

Young people who sleep early and get enough rest have sharper thinking and better memory. Even a little extra good sleep helps learning.


2. Exercise Helps Learning

Playing sports or doing regular physical activity makes memory, attention, and planning better. Active youth have healthier brain areas for learning.


3. Brain Growth and Risk


4. Why Teens Take Risks

Fun, excitement, and peer approval feel extra powerful. But self-control isn’t fully developed yet, so quick or risky choices are more likely.


5. Social Connection Builds the Brain

Having close friends and feeling connected helps the brain’s wiring grow strong for learning and emotions.


6. Alcohol, Obesity & Brain Effects


7. Mental Health Matters

Many mental health problems start before age 25. Teenage years are a high-risk time for stress, anxiety, depression, and even suicide.


8. Shaping the Future

What youth do now — in school, work, and habits — shapes health, income, and success for life. If they disconnect from education or work, it can harm the future.


9. Youth as Partners

When youth help in research and planning, they give real-life ideas that make health programs and studies more effective.


Summary Table

TopicKey Point
SleepMore rest → smarter brain
ExerciseActive teens learn better
Brain GrowthEmotional areas mature before self-control
Risk & RewardFun/reward drive is strong
Social LifeGood friends help brain grow well
Alcohol/ObesityBoth harm brain health
Mental HealthIssues often start before 25
Life DecisionsChoices now shape the future
Youth in ActionYouth ideas improve programs


Quranic Guidance on Youth Training

  1. Strong Faith from Young Age
    • The Qur’an gives examples like Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) and Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who stayed loyal to Allah when they were young.
    • Youth should learn about Allah, worship, and truth early, so their heart becomes strong.

  1. Good Character and Manners
    • The Qur’an teaches respect for parents, honesty, kindness, and speaking politely.
    • A young person with good manners becomes respected and trusted.

  1. Avoid Bad Friends and Actions
    • The Qur’an warns that bad company can pull you away from Allah’s path.
    • Youth should choose friends who remind them of good and help them stay away from harm.

  1. Seek Knowledge
    • Learning is highly valued in the Qur’an.
    • Youth should gain both worldly and religious knowledge to serve others and live wisely.

  1. Control Desires
    • The Qur’an teaches patience, modesty, and avoiding sinful actions.
    • Prophet Yusuf resisted temptation because of his fear of Allah — this is a model for all youth.

  1. Be Strong and Use Energy for Good
    • Youth years have the most physical and mental energy.
    • The Qur’an encourages using this strength for helping people, spreading truth, and worshipping Allah.

  1. Remember Allah in All Times
    • The Qur’an tells us to keep Allah in our heart in every situation — in happiness, in trouble, in success, and in tests.
    • This gives peace and guidance in decision-making.


1. Bible (Christianity)


2. Torah (Judaism)


3. Bhagavad Gita (Hinduism)


4. Tripitaka (Buddhism)


5. Guru Granth Sahib (Sikhism)


PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.W TEACHES ABOUT YOUTH.


1. Teaching Faith Early


2. Building Good Character


3. Giving Responsibilities


4. Encouraging Learning


5. Training in Skills and Strength


6. Warning Against Bad Company


7. Teaching Patience and Self-Control


8. Inspiring Service to Others


9. Leading by Example


Main Lessons from His Youth Training

ValueHow He Taught It
FaithEarly lessons about Allah
Good MannersGentle correction and respect
LeadershipGiving real responsibilities
KnowledgeEncouraging reading and learning
Physical StrengthSports and skills
Good FriendsChoosing the right company
Self-ControlPatience and resisting desires
ServiceHelping people and animals
ExampleLiving the values himself


Story: The Young Companions and the Prophet ﷺ

Long ago in Madinah, a group of young boys loved to sit with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. They were full of energy, questions, and dreams.

One day, the Prophet ﷺ called them together. He smiled and said,

“Remember Allah, and Allah will protect you. If you need something, ask Him first.”
Ibn Abbas, still a young boy, kept these words in his heart forever.

The Prophet taught them to pray and speak the truth, even if it was hard. If they made a mistake, he didn’t shout. Once, a young man asked to do something wrong. The Prophet didn’t scold him — instead, he asked, “Would you like someone to do that to your mother or sister?” The boy said no, and the Prophet prayed for him to be pure.

He gave them big responsibilities. Usama bin Zaid, still in his teens, was made leader of an army. This made the youth believe they could achieve great things.

He encouraged them to learn — reading, writing, and memorizing Qur’an. Some became great teachers while still young. He also encouraged sports like archery and swimming to keep their bodies strong.

The Prophet warned them: “A good friend is like a seller of perfume — you smell nice after meeting him. A bad friend is like a blacksmith — you may leave with smoke and burns.” So they chose friends wisely.

He reminded them that real strength is not in fighting, but in controlling anger. And he showed them, through his own life, how to be kind to the poor, share food, forgive others, and live simply.

By watching him, these young companions grew into leaders, teachers, and heroes — carrying the light of Islam to the world.



Building Morality in Youth (13–24 Years)

Youth between 13 and 24 years are like fresh clay. Their minds and hearts can be shaped for good or bad. This is the age when they make habits, form values, and decide what kind of person they will be. If parents, teachers, schools, colleges, universities, and the government work together, they can help youth grow into honest, kind, and responsible citizens.


1. Role of Parents

Parents are the first teachers of a child.


2. Role of Teachers

Teachers spend many hours with youth, so their influence is strong.


3. Role of Schools

Schools can create a healthy moral environment.


4. Role of Colleges and Universities

At this age, youth have more freedom, but they still need guidance.


5. Role of Government

The government can create policies and programs that support moral development.


6. Working Together

Morality grows best when parents, teachers, schools, colleges, universities, and the government work together.


Conclusion

Building morality in youth is like planting a tree. You need good soil (home environment), water (education), sunlight (positive society), and protection (laws and policies). If all parts of society work together, we can raise a generation that is honest, kind, respectful, and ready to lead the world toward peace and justice.



1. What is EFT Therapy?

EFT means Emotional Freedom Techniques.
It’s also called “tapping therapy” because you gently tap certain points on your body (like face, head, and hands) while thinking about a problem.

It is a mix of:


2. How EFT Can Change a Youth’s Mind

Youth (13–24 years) often face stress, anxiety, fear of exams, anger, low confidence, or bad memories. EFT can help by:

It works because when you tap and think about a problem, your brain feels safe, and the fear signal from the amygdala (a part of the brain) becomes weaker.


3. How to Do EFT Therapy (Step-by-Step)

(Very simple steps youth can follow)

  1. Pick a problem
    • Example: “I feel nervous about my exams” or “I can’t stop feeling sad.”
  2. Rate your feeling (0–10)
    • 0 = no problem, 10 = very strong problem.
  3. Create a setup sentence
    • Say: “Even though I feel nervous about my exams, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
    • Repeat this while tapping on the side of your hand (karate chop point) 3 times.
  4. Tap the points (about 5–7 taps each, in order) while saying short reminder words like “nervous about exams”:
    1. Eyebrow (start of eyebrow)
    2. Side of eye
    3. Under eye
    4. Under nose
    5. Chin
    6. Collarbone
    7. Under arm (side of body)
    8. Top of head
  5. Take a deep breath and think about the problem again.
    • Rate it again (0–10). If it’s still high, repeat the process.

4. Tips for Youth Using EFT



Healthy Diet Plan for Youth (13–24 Years)

1. Why a Good Diet is Important

Between 13 and 24, the body and brain are growing fast.


2. Daily Diet Plan

Morning (Breakfast)

💡 Why? Breakfast gives your brain fuel after sleep and starts your day with energy.


Mid-Morning Snack (Between Breakfast & Lunch)

💡 Why? Stops you from feeling tired or hungry before lunch.


Lunch

💡 Why? Gives you slow energy for the afternoon, keeps your mind active.


Evening Snack

💡 Why? Keeps energy steady until dinner and stops junk food cravings.


Dinner (Light)

💡 Why? Light dinner helps digestion and good sleep.


Before Bed (Optional)

💡 Why? Helps relax the body and mind before sleeping.


3. Important Tips for Youth



10 Qur’anic Verses for Youth Mind Training


1. Surah Luqman 31:18

Arabic:
وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ خَدَّكَ لِلنَّاسِ وَلَا تَمْشِ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ مَرَحًاۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ كُلَّ مُخۡتَالٖ فَخُورٖ

English:
Do not turn your face away from people in pride, and do not walk arrogantly on earth. Surely, Allah does not like the arrogant and boastful.

Urdu:
لوگوں سے تکبر سے منہ نہ پھیر اور زمین پر اکڑ کر مت چل۔ بے شک اللہ کسی متکبر اور فخر کرنے والے کو پسند نہیں کرتا۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Be humble, don’t show off.


2. Surah Al-Isra 17:23

Arabic:
وَقَضَىٰ رَبُّكَ أَلَّا تَعۡبُدُوٓاْ إِلَّآ إِيَّاهُ وَبِٱلۡوَٰلِدَيۡنِ إِحۡسَٰنٗا

English:
Your Lord has commanded that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents.

Urdu:
اور تیرے رب نے حکم دیا ہے کہ تم صرف اسی کی عبادت کرو اور والدین کے ساتھ اچھا سلوک کرو۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Respect parents always.


3. Surah An-Nur 24:30

Arabic:
قُل لِّلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا۟ مِنۡ أَبۡصَٰرِهِمۡ وَيَحۡفَظُوا۟ فُرُوجَهُمۡۚ

English:
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze and guard their modesty.

Urdu:
ایمان والے مردوں سے کہہ دو کہ اپنی نگاہیں نیچی رکھیں اور اپنی شرمگاہوں کی حفاظت کریں۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Control desires, protect purity.


4. Surah Al-Ankabut 29:69

Arabic:
وَٱلَّذِينَ جَٰهَدُوا۟ فِينَا لَنَهۡدِيَنَّهُمۡ سُبُلَنَاۚ

English:
As for those who strive in Our cause, We will guide them to Our paths.

Urdu:
اور جو لوگ ہمارے راستے میں کوشش کرتے ہیں ہم ضرور انہیں اپنے راستے دکھاتے ہیں۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Work hard for good, Allah will guide you.


5. Surah Ash-Sharh 94:6

Arabic:
إِنَّ مَعَ ٱلۡعُسۡرِ يُسۡرٗا

English:
Indeed, with hardship comes ease.

Urdu:
بیشک مشکل کے ساتھ آسانی ہے۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Never lose hope in hard times.


6. Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13

Arabic:
إِنَّ أَكۡرَمَكُمۡ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ أَتۡقَىٰكُمۡۚ

English:
The most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.

Urdu:
بیشک اللہ کے نزدیک تم میں سب سے زیادہ عزت والا وہ ہے جو سب سے زیادہ پرہیزگار ہے۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Real value is in goodness, not looks or wealth.


7. Surah Al-Asr 103:1–3

Arabic:
وَٱلۡعَصۡرِ ١ إِنَّ ٱلۡإِنسَٰنَ لَفِي خُسۡرٍ ٢ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ

English:
By time! Surely, mankind is in loss, except those who believe and do good deeds.

Urdu:
قسم ہے وقت کی! بے شک انسان نقصان میں ہے، مگر جو ایمان لائے اور نیک عمل کیے۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Time is precious — use it well.


8. Surah Al-Baqarah 2:286

Arabic:
لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفۡسًا إِلَّا وُسۡعَهَاۚ

English:
Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity.

Urdu:
اللہ کسی جان کو اس کی طاقت سے زیادہ بوجھ نہیں ڈالتا۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: You can handle what Allah gives you.


9. Surah Muhammad 47:7

Arabic:
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِن تَنصُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ يَنصُرۡكُمۡ

English:
O believers! If you help Allah’s cause, He will help you.

Urdu:
اے ایمان والو! اگر تم اللہ کی مدد کرو گے تو وہ تمہاری مدد کرے گا۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Support truth and goodness, Allah will support you.


10. Surah Al-Hashr 59:18

Arabic:
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَلۡتَنظُرۡ نَفۡسٞ مَّا قَدَّمَتۡ لِغَدٖۖ

English:
O believers! Be mindful of Allah, and let every soul see what it has prepared for tomorrow.

Urdu:
اے ایمان والو! اللہ سے ڈرو اور ہر شخص دیکھے کہ اس نے کل کے لیے کیا بھیجا ہے۔

💡 Lesson for Youth: Think about your future in this world and the next.


99 Names of Allah — How to Recite and When

💡 Benefit: Builds love for Allah, makes the heart peaceful, and guides thinking toward good.



1. Bible (Christianity)

Verse: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

💡 Lesson for Youth: Your age doesn’t stop you from being a good example. Live with kindness, honesty, and clean heart.


Verse: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for people.” – Colossians 3:23

💡 Lesson for Youth: Put your full effort into your work and studies, as if you are doing it for God.


2. Bhagavad Gita (Hinduism)

Verse: “You have a right to your actions, but not to the results. Do not be attached to success or failure.” – Gita 2:47

💡 Lesson for Youth: Focus on doing your duty well, without worrying too much about the outcome.


Verse: “A person can rise through the efforts of their own mind; or fall, if they allow the mind to be controlled by negativity.” – Gita 6:5

💡 Lesson for Youth: Train your mind to think good and avoid negative thoughts.


3. Dhammapada (Buddhism)

Verse: “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” – Dhammapada 1:1

💡 Lesson for Youth: Your thoughts control your life — keep them clean and kind.


Verse: “Conquer anger by love, evil by good, the miser by giving, and the liar by truth.” – Dhammapada 17:223

💡 Lesson for Youth: Fight negativity with goodness, not with more negativity.


4. Guru Granth Sahib (Sikhism)

Verse: “Those who conquer their mind, conquer the world.” – Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 6

💡 Lesson for Youth: Self-control and discipline are the greatest strengths.


Verse: “Speak only that which will bring you honor.” – Guru Granth Sahib, Ang 15

💡 Lesson for Youth: Words are powerful — speak with respect and truth.


5. Tao Te Ching (Taoism)

Verse: “Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” – Tao Te Ching 33

💡 Lesson for Youth: Real power comes from controlling your own actions and emotions.


Verse: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Tao Te Ching 64

💡 Lesson for Youth: Big goals start with small actions — start now.



10 Yoga Poses for Youth Training

Best Time: Morning is best (empty stomach), or evening after 3–4 hours of last meal. Do in a quiet, clean place.


1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Improves posture and focus.


2. Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Improves balance, builds confidence.


3. Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Stretches back, legs, and calms the mind.


4. Child’s Pose (Balasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Relaxes mind, reduces stress.


5. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Strengthens spine, opens chest.


6. Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Builds strength, courage, and stamina.


7. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Strengthens back, improves digestion.


8. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Calms mind, stretches back and legs.


9. Lotus Pose (Padmasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Best for meditation, improves concentration.


10. Corpse Pose (Shavasana)

How:

💡 Benefit: Deep relaxation, reduces anxiety.


Meditation for Youth


Simple Mantras for Youth Mind Training

  1. “Om Shanti” (Peace) – Repeat for calmness.
  2. “Om Namah Shivaya” – For inner strength.
  3. “Om” – For focus and mental clarity.
  4. “So Hum” (I am that) – For self-awareness.

How to Recite:



“The world will not change by itself — it will change when the hearts and minds of its youth wake up. You are not just a student, not just one person in the crowd — you are the builder of tomorrow’s history. Your energy, your ideas, and your courage can light the darkest places. Don’t waste your time in small fights and useless distractions. Stand for truth, live with honesty, work with discipline, and fill your heart with love for all. One youth with a clean mind and strong purpose can shake a whole nation — and millions of such youth can shake the whole world. The future is not coming to save you — you are the future.”


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