Truly God does not look at your outward

“Truly, God does not look at your outward forms and wealth, but rather at your hearts and your deeds. ” – Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him In the modern world of TV and social media, we are constantly faced with an avalanche of pressures and expectations that influence how we “should” present ourselves. Bombarded with stereotypes and labels in society, fashion trends and consumer culture on the streets, and pressures at home and at school, this barrage of perceptions comes at us from all angles. We can often be left feeling frustrated, empty, conflicted, or powerless. How can we find ourselves through all the noise? Ancient wisdom provides some clues. In the Arabic language, the words for intention (niyyah), a turning heart (qalb), and purity (ikhlaas) are related to the words for advice (naseeha) and honesty or integrity (sidq). All are used to describe the concept of sincerity in Islam that being true to one’s principles is also about being true to others. Sincerity offers a path to reconciliation, not through attempting to please people, but through principle. How can we use the concept of sincerity to find clarity in our lives? How can we discover and maintain a constant understanding of ourselves and communicate that effectively in a variety of settings? How can we interact more meaningfully with those around us? You have a chance to explore these concepts and more in the competitions and workshops of MIST this year, at both the Regional and National levels. Remember, competitive submissions with the most creativity and insight earn the greatest points. Please do not hesitate to contact us! Our Team Zaid Khanani Regional Director Mehreen Mahmood Associate Director Najla Faddoul Registrations Chair Rawand Natsheh Logistics Chair Sally Kassem Competitions Chair Zaid Dabus Marketing Chair Hassan Sultan Communications Chair Sara Chamma and Malak Fakhoury Programs Chair Riham Hamed Judging Chair Sumayya Mujeeb Head Volunteers Chair Qanit Takmeel Finance Chair/ Scorekeeper/ Webmaster Aqeel Khanani, Dina Jubara, Hamza Masood, Mahfuz Rahman, Rezwan Haq, Shazmeena Khattak, Usra Khan Category Heads Aqeel Khanani, Areej Aziz, Fahad Siddiqui, Shazmeena Khattak, Yasmin Ayoubi Volunteers Committee presents getmistified. com/florida

Saturday, 28 th March Friday, 27 th March Time Event Location Time Event 12: 15 pm- 1: 15 pm Talent Show Hosted by Shadi Mawajdeh 1: 30 pm Lunch (Team Pictures and Chant Competition) 1: 30 pm Jummu’ah Prayer SU 218 CD 2: 30 pm Team Check-in Education Building 4: 00 pm Orientation CSB 101 5: 00 pm Arrive at Basketball Venue Education Building Rec Center 5: 15 pm Basketball 6: 00 pm Asr 7: 45 pm Maghrib 2: 15 pm Dhur Prayer 3: 15 pm- 4: 30 pm Category IV: Brackets (QF) -Debate -Brothers Improv -Sisters Improv -Math Olympics -Mist Bowl 3: 30 pm- 4: 30 pm Lecture Sincerity of the Sahabah Presented by Brother Ahmed Saleem 10: 00 pm Isha Saturday 28 th March Time Event 8: 00 am Orientation 9: 00 am – 10: 30 Category IV: Bracket (Prelims) -Debate -Brothers Improv -Sisters Improv -Math Olympics -Mist Bowl Group A: Group B: 10: 00 am – 10: 30 am 10: 45 am 12: 00 pm 11: 00 am- 12: 00 pm Location CSB 101 BA 206 MSB BA 225 BA 205 4: 45 pm BA 221, 220, 218 6: 15 pm Lecture: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself, Presented by Hassan Sultan and Hanan Saadi BA 209 Category III: Writing and Oratory -Extemporaneous Essay -Extemporaneous Speaking -Original Oratory -Spoken Word -Short Fiction -Poetry -Prepared Essay Workshop: The Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life Featuring Nadine Abujabra BA 214 BA 116 BA 213 BA 122 BA 207 BA 213 BA 212 Category V: Group Projects -Community Service -Short Film -Social Media -Sisters Nasheed -Brothers Nasheed -Business Venture 6: 15 pm Asr 6: 30 pm- 7: 30 pm Workshop The Art of Sincerity: Personal Development as an Artist Presented by Marium Rana & Jawad Fayiz Location MSB Outside BA 1 BA 206 BA 218 BA 225 BA 205 BA 221, 220, 218 MSB BA 218 ENG 2 BA 214 BA 209 BA 212 BA 220 Sunday, 29 th March Time Event 8: 00 am Orientation and Team Updates Location CSB 101 8: 45 am- Category IV: Bracket 9: 30 am (Finals) -Brothers Improv -Sisters Improv -Math Olympics -Debate -Mist Bowl Semi Finals ENG 2 BA 225 BA 206 BA 221, 220, 218 9: 45 am – Category II: Arts 10: 45 am -2 D Art -3 D Art -Graphic Design -Fashion Design -Photography BA 214 BA 213 BA 212 BA 207 BA 209 10: 00 am Workshop Sincerity – 11: 00 in Action: am Engagement in Your Community Presented by Ali Kurnaz & Laila Abdelaziz MSB 11: 00 am Mist Bowl Finals – 11: 45 am ENG 2 11: 00 am Brothers Forum – 12: 00 Sisters Forum pm MSB BA 225 12: 15 pm Lunch MSB Outside BA 1 1: 00 pm – Awards Ceremony 3: 00 pm 2: 00 pm Dhur CSB 101 7: 30 pm Dinner Outside BA 1 8: 00 pm Maghrib Outside BA 1 8: 15 pm Lecture and CSB 101