:salam2:
I think the greatest problem I've come across in Muslim youth is with "Identity" ... although if this is defined as a conflict I have no idea. But it's definitely what I would say is struggled with, as I've experienced it myself.
In these times and ages, what does it mean to define oneself as a Muslim?
In this age of globalization and modernization (which nowadays is so typically thought of as synonymous with westernization) where the Muslim youth identify themselves... often I've seen that Muslims quite lose their identity trying to go according to culture or fashion etc... or even fall into greater problems such as dating, drinking, drugs etc... all in the name of trying to find their place in this time and place to where they fit in.
Even in other countries which are labeled as "Muslim" the Muslim youth are so entirely ignorant, they have sacrificed the characteristics of their religion and watered it down to ... well often nothing! I'd like to say praying and fasting, but having just went back to my country and being around my cousins (who are young) I've come to realize even these are lost amongst them, and all they retain is the title of a Muslim and the celebration of Eid.
And even while there for those who wish to create a Muslim identity is often criticism - one of my cousins has this case occur in which she would like to wear hijaab but her parents, sisters, cousin all discourage and look down upon such an act and label as what is attributed to those who are stupid, backwards, boring, extreme ... and so on and so forth ...
And so that is the greatest conflict I find, the conflict of having the pressure to adjust to the times we live in, and yet being resilient and determined to stick to what is in Islaam, no matter how it is looked down in - at whatever time, because it is what is best and most correct.
And the solution? Perhaps education in the Islaamic teachings, and the reasons behind them... not simply placing it as something connected with the name "muslim" and having support groups for youths to connect to - that are NOT themselves SOAKED in western culture (where you see these youths free mixing and wearing jeans and T-shirts with scarves only etc).
I'm not sure if I explained myself well, as it's quite late, but I tried my best. =)
That's my little input.
wasalam