Cape Town Muslim Events
Switching Gears
A calm, dignified and practical workshop helping Muslim boys understand the journey into young manhood — body, heart, mind and worship.
S w i t c h i n g – G e a r s
Audience
Boys ages 10–13
Format
3-hour onsite workshop
Venue
The Knowledge Zone, Lansdowne
Fee
R250 per learner
Workshop Synopsis
Growing up with dignity, confidence and adab.
Switching Gears introduces boys to puberty in a respectful Islamic environment. The workshop explains physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual changes in a non-embarrassing way, while connecting maturity to cleanliness, modesty, self-control, salah and personal accountability.
Learning Outcomes
What learners should leave with.
Body literacy
Understand puberty, hormones, testosterone, wet dreams and common changes boys may experience.
Purity basics
Learn when wudhu or ghusl may be required in common age-appropriate situations.
Clean routines
Build habits around hygiene, clean clothing, body odour and salah preparation.
Modesty and boundaries
Recognise awrah, privacy, lowering the gaze and respectful interaction.
Emotional awareness
Understand moods, thoughts, self-control and healthy responses to change.
Islamic responsibility
Connect growing up to worship, accountability and becoming a responsible young Muslim man.
Facilitators
Guidance with warmth, experience and care.
Maulana Saalim Peck
Imam, HOD of two Qur’an institutes, hāfith al-Qur’an and spiritual guide, bringing Islamic clarity and a respectful learning environment.
Nizaam Abdol
Life coach, educator, youth mentor and Co-Founder of Fusion Inyameko Foundation, passionate about youth leadership, confidence and growth.
Event Details
Date, venue and important notes.
Date and venue
- Tuesday, 30 June 2026
- 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- The Knowledge Zone, 541 Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne
- Bring your own snacks and water
- Course materials included
Venue information
- For GPS, enter 530 Lansdowne Road due to Google mapping error
- Entrance is through Unique Hijabs Store on the main road
- Parking available in front of the store and along the sides of the main road
- Security guards will be on duty; please follow their instructions
- Air-conditioning and wudu facilities available on-site
R250
Per learner. Payment secures your place. Limited seats available.
Book for Switching Gears
Complete the form below to register for the workshop.