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2023 Theme
THE WEIGHT OF POWER
Ruling the Self to Serve Others
You hold tremendous power, even if you may not be aware of it. You have the power to perceive your environment and to act upon it by making decisions that can generate many outcomes. At this moment, your sphere of influence may be limited to yourself, but as you grow, so too will your influence and your responsibilities. Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, encouraged us to channel the power we hold, for “each and every one of you is like a shepherd, and each and every one of you has a flock to take care of, and each and every single one of you will be held responsible” (Bukhari).
Being thrust into a position to lead, by choice or by fate, is a heavy responsibility to bear as you become accountable to those around you. In such a position, you must be critically aware of yourself and your intentions. If not, your service can quickly become self-serving, rather than serving others. Would you allow yourself to become like the Pharaoh, who proclaimed to his people, “I am your Lord Most High,” (Quran 79:24) and subjugated them? Or do you take lessons from Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, whose wife Aisha, may God be pleased with her, described him as someone who would constantly be “serving his family” (Bukhari) while he was home? As such, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, exemplified his teaching that “the leader of a people is their servant,” (Bayhaqi) placing service before self-interest and starting with himself and his loved ones.
Both Pharaoh and Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, made conscious decisions to lead their people towards arduous goals. If you were allowed to be in a similar position, how would you act? To "be the change you wish to see in the world" starts with you, navigating your doubts, desires, and dreams, and enriching the lives of yourself and others in your home and in your community.
Whom do you serve and why? How will you check yourself and your intentions? Where do you draw the line? Are you willing to sacrifice your desires, and if so, for what? How do you manage the stress of responsibility? What will be the legacy you leave behind?
We encourage you to creatively explore these concepts and more in Regional and National competitions and workshops during MIST 2023. Remember that unique projects displaying creativity and insight will be judged most favorably.
Being thrust into a position to lead, by choice or by fate, is a heavy responsibility to bear as you become accountable to those around you. In such a position, you must be critically aware of yourself and your intentions. If not, your service can quickly become self-serving, rather than serving others. Would you allow yourself to become like the Pharaoh, who proclaimed to his people, “I am your Lord Most High,” (Quran 79:24) and subjugated them? Or do you take lessons from Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, whose wife Aisha, may God be pleased with her, described him as someone who would constantly be “serving his family” (Bukhari) while he was home? As such, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, exemplified his teaching that “the leader of a people is their servant,” (Bayhaqi) placing service before self-interest and starting with himself and his loved ones.
Both Pharaoh and Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, made conscious decisions to lead their people towards arduous goals. If you were allowed to be in a similar position, how would you act? To "be the change you wish to see in the world" starts with you, navigating your doubts, desires, and dreams, and enriching the lives of yourself and others in your home and in your community.
Whom do you serve and why? How will you check yourself and your intentions? Where do you draw the line? Are you willing to sacrifice your desires, and if so, for what? How do you manage the stress of responsibility? What will be the legacy you leave behind?
We encourage you to creatively explore these concepts and more in Regional and National competitions and workshops during MIST 2023. Remember that unique projects displaying creativity and insight will be judged most favorably.
A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT MIST
The Muslim Interscholastic Tournament of Florida (MIST) is a fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops designed to bring Muslim and non-Muslim high school students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills in order to develop a strong personal identity.
Our mission is to unite high school students together in order to create a growing environment in which leadership, communication, and creative skills are developed all while gaining a more intellectual understanding of Islam. These environments thrive during our annual regional and national tournaments.
MIST was founded in 2002 by a young woman named Shazia Siddiqi in Houston, Texas. MIST now takes place in 15 different regions across North America. The top four winners in any category of the regional competitions qualify to compete in Nationals. It is now once again time for high school students to take the stand through their own creative identities. Competitors have the opportunity to raise their voices through art, writing, debate, and so much more.
So get MISTified! Join in on the hype, joy, and thrill. To get started, form a team at your high school, decide on a team name, pick a coach, and find an ambassador. Be sure to get your teammates registered early and begin preparing for competitions and possible early submission deadlines. There is an entire community that is ready to embrace you!
Want to learn more? Interested in participating? Want to get a team together, but don't know where to start? Get in touch with us today to set up a MIST Florida kickoff event at your school or in you city!
You can find all of our contact info at our Contact Us page.
Email us anytime at [email protected]
Our mission is to unite high school students together in order to create a growing environment in which leadership, communication, and creative skills are developed all while gaining a more intellectual understanding of Islam. These environments thrive during our annual regional and national tournaments.
MIST was founded in 2002 by a young woman named Shazia Siddiqi in Houston, Texas. MIST now takes place in 15 different regions across North America. The top four winners in any category of the regional competitions qualify to compete in Nationals. It is now once again time for high school students to take the stand through their own creative identities. Competitors have the opportunity to raise their voices through art, writing, debate, and so much more.
So get MISTified! Join in on the hype, joy, and thrill. To get started, form a team at your high school, decide on a team name, pick a coach, and find an ambassador. Be sure to get your teammates registered early and begin preparing for competitions and possible early submission deadlines. There is an entire community that is ready to embrace you!
Want to learn more? Interested in participating? Want to get a team together, but don't know where to start? Get in touch with us today to set up a MIST Florida kickoff event at your school or in you city!
You can find all of our contact info at our Contact Us page.
Email us anytime at [email protected]
COMPETE
Win it all
Having a safe space for personal expression is a critical objective of MIST. Every individual has a unique voice. Through our competitions, we strive to validate and motivate our participants to be successful, compassionate human beings. With over two dozen competitions, participate in your favorites and take home the gold medals! |
LEARNIncrease your knowledge
One of our objectives is to provide a platform to help our participants develop confidence and professionalism by practicing presentation, public speaking, and problem solving skills. Competitors present their projects in front of a panel of judges and an audience of other MIST participants. All participants have the opportunity to explore and discover unknown talents and hidden potential! |
HAVE FUNConnect with others
MIST provides participants with the opportunity to meet and network with diverse peers who share the same (or different!) talents and interests, as well as build relationships that can last a lifetime. We welcome everyone of any religion or no religion. Our topics and workshops are geared towards developing critical thinking skills while promoting a greater understanding of Islam and Muslims. |
