Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

May this registration form find you good in health and strong in Imaan.

The time for this year’s Essay Panel Competition has arrived once more! We have selected the theme, settled the event date and we're planning for a hybrid event again this year. We’re looking forward to your participation in our Annual EPC, In shaa’ Allah.

The virtual event will be scheduled for overseas and non-DMV area participants. Pre-approval is required to participate in the virtual speech contest. Please contact essays@mafiq.org for details.

The deadline for EPC submissions is January 5, 2026!

In-Person for DMV participants:

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Virtual Event:

Saturday, January 24, 2026

We request you only submit one form per competitor.

Registration: $30 per student (includes all 4 competition categories). Payment accepted only online.

Pay by donation here and mention students name(s) and level(s) competing at the note.

For more information regarding EPC, please visit http://mafiq.org. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact us at essays@mafiq.org.

Student Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Country?

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

Country

Contact Phone Number (For prompt and direct communication between the participant and the EPC Organizing team, we'll be forming a WhatsApp group to keep the participants posted on the EPC event development and announcement)

Student E-mail

example@example.com

Mobile Number

Student's School, City, and State

Example: "Al-Rahmah School, Baltimore, MD".

Current Grade in your regular Full Time School

Level Competing

Requesting In-person or Virtual participation.

*VIRTUAL-For NON-METRO DC participants only.

Parent Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Parent E-mail

example@example.com

Categories Competing (Essay/Information/Extemporaneous)

Essay and SpeechInformation Campaign (Middle and High School only) - Register by Nov 23Extemporaneous Speaking! (Middle and High School only)Extemporaneous Writing! (Middle and High School Only)

Information Campaign Participants only

Registration due date for Information Campaign: 23 November 2026

This competition is only for Levels 3-6 ONLY

The Information Campaign provides an opportunity for enthusiastic and passionate young Muslims to create awareness about important topics related to the the theme. This contest aims to leave a positive impact on society by leveraging the contestants’ skills of outreach using social media, multimedia, art, speech, and more.

The contest will consist of a five week long campaign during which a contestant or team of contestants will use their passion and skills to spread the message of their chosen topic. They will document their work and present it on the competition day.

If you plan to participate in the Information Campaign as a team, please indicate your team members below:

Team Member Name(s):

EPC Registration Fee ($30 per student)

Registration is non-refundable and counts as a donation to Mafiq Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Registration details to be completed by parents/Legal Guardian (Choose from a list)

Paid by paypal at: https://tinyurl.com/4kd58zvt - enter student's name)Need Financial assistance (Please write a letter stating your need to Essays@Mafiq.org by 31 Dec 2026 if you are requesting financial assistance)Overseas Participants (fees waived)Extemporaneous Speaking/Writing only

EPC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

We have scheduled multiple virtual workshops to introduce the structure and rules of our annual Essay Panel Competition, this year's themes, and to teach the fundamentals of essay writing, multimedia tips, and brainstorming.

Click here to register for the EPC Workshop.

Authorization:

I authorize my child to participate in the Annual Essay panel Contest (EPC) organized by The Mafiq Foundation. I agree to encourage my child to participate in this competition voluntarily. I give rights to The Mafiq Foundation to publish my child’s essay and/or poster if selected, electronically or in the next edition of Young Muslim Voices, and also posting/publicizing photos or videos of the zoom/in-person event in promotional social media outlets. I agree to NOT hold The Mafiq Foundation, its affiliates, board members, employees, volunteers, directors, agents, or members liable for negative experiences, issues, problems, mishaps, accidents, or injuries.

Email Validator*

Parent Signature

Parent/guardian should enter name below. By signing, I certify that the information I submitted is accurate and truthful, and that I agree to the terms and conditions stated within this form. I understand that the essay, poster, and/or multimedia submissions become property of The Mafiq Foundation-- The Mafiq Foundation thereby retains full and exclusive right to publish, market, and sell this material.

Thank you for registering for our EPC. We look forward to receiving your submissions by January 5th, 2026, In shaa' Allah.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact us at essays@mafiq.org or visit our website at http://mafiq.org.

Jazakullahu khairun!

EPC Organizing Team
The Mafiq Foundation
http://mafiq.org

EPC Registration Form

EPC Registration Fee ($30 per student)

Registration is non-refundable and counts as a donation to Mafiq Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

EPC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Click here to register for the EPC Workshop.