Competition Details
KG
Quran Recitation
Participants will be asked to recite one surah from Surah Al-Kawthar to Surah An-Naas.
Grades 1-2
Quran Recitation
Participants will be asked to recite one surah from Surah Al-Adiyat to Surah An-Naas and Surah Al-Fatihah.
Grades 3-4
Quran Recitation
Participants will be asked to recite one surah from Surah Ad-Duha to Surah An-Naas. They will then be asked two questions on the meaning of some verses or phrases from this list of selected words/phrases/ayat
Grade 5
Quiz
Participants will be given a quiz containing 20-25 multiple choice, T/F, and short answer questions on the topic of ‘Knowing the True Lord’. In particular, the Quiz will test reading and comprehension of the following contents:
- https://myislam.org/99-names-of-allah/
- Noor Academy
- The following two workbooks will enhance understanding
Grade 6
Quiz
- Participants will be given a quiz containing 20-25 multiple choice, T/F, and short answer questions on the topic of ‘The True Deen’. In particular, the Quiz will test reading and comprehension of the following book: My Faith Islam vol 5, page 1-132
Grade 7
Quiz
- Participants will be given a quiz containing 20-25 multiple choice, T/F, and short answer questions on the topic of “The True Messengers”. In particular, the Quiz will test reading and comprehension of the following book: Stories of the Prophets by Syed Abul Hassan Nadwi
Grade 8
Quiz
Participants will be given a quiz containing 20-25 multiple choice, T/F, and short answer questions on the topic of “Truth about Muslim Civilization”. In particular, the Quiz will test reading and comprehension of the following book: 1001-Inventions-The-Enduring-Legacy-Of-Muslim-Civilization.
Grades 9-10
Digital Video
Articulating the Truth– Perception in the Media vs Reality
- Using ProCreate, PhotoShop, iMovie, DaVinci Resolve, PowerPoint, or any other video editing tool, participants will create a digital video clip of 3-5 minutes
- Participants will choose a misconception/perception that is prevalent in media/society about Islam. They will then identify the Truth and reality and refute that perception using a short video of 3 to 5 minutes.
Format: They say … But the Truth is … Here is the proof. - Video needs to be submitted by August 14, 2025 to info@lets-read.org
- References: Please see the Recommended Reading page
Grades 11-12
‘Truth Matters’ Observatory
Build a ‘Promote Truth, Refute Falsehood’ observatory (a portal, website/webpage, or app) that will have any TWO of the following 4 components:
- Awareness– Why people need to be vigilant when they deal with news/views?
- Best Practices– What should they do to protect against misinformation/disinformation from the perspectives of ethics/morality, civic responsibility, and media literacy?
- Fake Detection Toolbox– How can people use some tools, data/evidence in your chosen topic area to discern reality from fiction, truth from falsehood?
- Debunking Viral Mis/Disinformation– Where to find authentic refutation of the specific misconception & How to act on that?
While there would be some generic approach, your product should be focused on the misinformation/disinformation on any one of the following topic areas:
- Qur’anic Worldview
- Religious Harmony and Tolerance
- Education, Science, Technology, and Religion
- Islam and Modernity
- Women in Islam
- History and Civilization
- Two step submission: Phase 1 with an outline/prototype by August 9; Final Submission by August 14, 2025. Email submissions or pointers to info@lets-read.org