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: Art
   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 and Quran
   1. Knowledge Tests:
      • Knowledge Book 1: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson
      • Knowledge Book 2: In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad by Tariq Ramadan
      • Knowledge Book 3: Hope and Despair: My Struggle to Free My Husband, Maher Arar by Monia Mazigh
      • Knowledge Book 4: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
   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. Original Oratory
   4. Extemporaneous Speaking
   5. Poetry
   6. Short Fictional Story
   7. Children's Book
4. Category 4: Brackets
   1. Islamic Scholastic Bowl
      1. Geography: TBA
      2. TBA
      3. TBA
      4. TBA
      5. TBA
      6. Current Events
   2. Debate
   3. Math Olympics **NEW**
5. Category 5: Group Projects
   1. Short Film
   2. Nasheed/Rap
   3. Research Project Presentation
   4. Community Service Project
   5. MSA/Islamic Club Scrapbook
   6. Science Fair
   7. MSA/Islamic Club Newsletter