MIST features 5 categories. A category might have more than one competition. Students must adhere to the following strict rules:

NOTE: All work MUST be original and created by the competitor(s) him/herself for this particular competition. Previously created projects or submissions for previous MIST competitions or any other competition/event will be immediately disqualified. Also, by submitting your work you are agreeing that MIST has the right to return or keep all work/submissions/entries.

  1. Each student has the option to register for more than one category.
    Example: Joe smith registered for Hand Art, Community Service, and Knowledge Test.
  2. A student CANNOT register for more than one competition PER category.
    Example: Joe Smith CANNOT register for 2D Art AND 3D Art.
  3. Only 2 students from each school can sign up for the same competition.
    Example: Only Joe Smith and Jane Doe from ABC High School can register for 2D Art. A third person from ABC High School will not be able to register for 2D Art.

This year’s categories are:
Click on each category to view it’s events, rules, and procedures.

  1. Category 1: Arts
    1. 2D Islamic Art
    2. 3D Islamic Art
    3. Digital Computer Art
    4. Photography
    5. MSA/Islamic Club Website
    6. Fashion Design
  2. Category 2: Knowledge & Quran
    1. Knowledge Tests:
      • Knowledge Book 1: If I Should Speak by Umm Zakkiyyah
      • Knowledge Book 2: Gender Equity in Islam: Basic Principles by Jamal Badawi
      • Knowledge Book 3: The Life and Work of Muhammad (Critical Lives) by Yahiya Emerick
      • Knowledge Book 4: Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
      • Knowledge Book 5 (French): La Petite Fille de Monsieur Linh by Philippe Claudel NEW!
    2. Tajweed Of Quran
    3. Memorization of Juz Amma & Tabarak
    4. Tafseer Test
  3. Category 3: Writing & Oratory
    1. Prepared Essay
    2. Extemporaneous Essay
    3. French Prepared Essay NEW!
    4. Original Oratory
    5. Extemporaneous Speaking
    6. French Original Oratory NEW!
    7. Poetry
    8. Short Fictional Story
    9. Children’s Book
  4. Category 4: Brackets
    1. Islamic Scholastic Bowl
    2. Debate
    3. Math Olympics
  5. Category 5: Group Projects
    1. Short Film
    2. Nasheed/Rap
    3. Improv NEW!
    4. Research Project Presentation
    5. Community Service Project
    6. Business Venture NEW!
    7. MSA/Islamic Club Scrapbook
    8. Science Fair
    9. MSA/Islamic Club Newsletter
  6. Category 6: Basketball
    1. Brothers Basketball
    2. Sisters Basketball