What we are doing

The countdown has begun to the MIST (Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament) Houston 2016, coming this April 15th-17th!

MIST prides itself on organizing the best and only interscholastic tournament for Muslim high school youth which synthesizes a high level of competition with Islamic values and a Muslim identity. This is accomplished by an offering of over 30 competitions in Arts, Knowledge and Qur’an, Writing and Oratory, Group Projects, and Team competitions. Also, this is coupled with workshops featuring topics and speakers that the youth find truly engaging.

 The MIST experience extends beyond the three-day weekend. In many cases, it is a life-changing experience that strengthens the competitor’s commitment to their Islamic identity in the midst of a high school environment which, often successfully, vies to do the very opposite. 

From the initial 100 students to experience the first MIST tournament held in Houston in its inaugural year of 2001, MIST has expanded nationwide to encompass 14 different regions(and counting!) with thousands of competitors annually. 

As MIST continues to grow, we hope to make it accessible to all high school youth in our community. Therefore, the driving purpose of fundraising  is to subsidize tournament expenses in order to lower registration fees. This way, potential competitors are not barred from MIST due to financial limitations. 

We are a 501(c)3 certified group and that means your contribution, no matter how big or small, is tax deductible. 

Why it matters

As Allah SWT asks in the Quran, "Who is it that would loan Allah a goodly loan so He will multiply it for him and he will have a noble reward?" (57:11)

The benefits in giving to MIST are endless, you not only are providing an opportunity for young Muslim students to get exposure to Islam you are sharing in their reward.  For every action that impacts many people, Allah will make it a Sadaqah Jariya for you. Insha’Allah

Take this opportunity from Allah to help encourage Muslim students become the next leaders, speakers, and performers for the sake of Allah!

How you can help

You can help by donating $5, $10, $25, $50, $100 or any other amount you desire! 

We do provide sponsorship packages starting at $250 and ranging to $5000 that offer a variety of benefits for organizations and individuals! For more information on sponsorship packages, contact Merziya Gaffar at merziya.gaffar@gmail.com!

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