A PLATFORM FOR MUSLIM YOUTH
This is where our youth gain valuable self-development skills & share a sense of belongingÂ
Learning Begins With Us
Since the inception of the foundation in 2001, Mafiq Foundation grew from one event to over five unique events with enhanced content and offerings over the years. These events were initially organised in the Greater Metro DC-Maryland-Virginia(DMV) area and have slowly grown in popularity far and wide.Â
With events being conducted virtually, in-parts or in full, students from around the globe get an opportunity to participate in these events.
Mafiq at a Glance
Programs Overview
Mafiq Foundation has been on a successful & rewarding 2 decade long journey Alhamdulillah!
At present, Mafiq Foundations conducts following events annually and intends to scale up in future Inshaa’ Allah.
EPC
Since 2002, over 100 participants write essays and orally present it in front of audience inspiring intellectual abilities within the youth.
MYDT
Mafiq has been organizing annual debate tournaments in the middle and high school levels in parliamentary form since 2006.
MYSTI
Mafiq organizes scholarship programs for Muslim high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate college students who are interested in doing socio-cultural scientific research.
MY-HACK
Since 2022, Mafiq also started an annual event to encourage technical innovation and collaboration for high-school students and older
COOOL Summer
Since 2016, Mafiq has organized a week-long summer program for middle and high school students in two tracks, namely Research Internship Preparatory and Cybersecurity training.
Projects
Mafiq provides opportunities to our youth to research into various topics and create projects that raise awareness.
Upcoming Events
MYDT-Muslim Youth Debate Tournament-2024
Local Time
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Date: May 18 - 26 2024
More Information Please Click Here
What: Â Â Muslim Youth Debate Tournament
Foster Critical Minds, Fuel Persuasive Discourse: Enter The Debate Arena!
When: Â Â May 18th & May 26th 2024
Where:   Section 1   Online                   Preliminaries   May 18th, 2024 All Day
Section 2           ICNA Convention         Semi-Final      May 26th, 2024
Registration Deadline May 11th.
ICNA Tournament:
The tournament is a hybrid event with virtual preliminaries on Saturday, May 18th, and the semifinals and finals are in person at the ICNA-MAS Convention on Sunday, May 26th in Baltimore, Maryland.
The preliminary round consists of four virtual parliamentary-style debates on Saturday, May 18th from 10 am EST to 4 pm EST. These debates will consist of 2 pre-assigned topics (given) and two topics will be provided on the spot (impromptu). Virtual round winners will also be recognized and awarded regardless of in-person events.
The top four performing middle and high school teams will be invited to compete in the semifinals and finals at the ICNA-MAS Convention in person on Sunday, May 26th in Baltimore, Maryland. Topics for the semis and finals will be given on the spot (impromptu).
 Preliminary Topics:
Middle School
- Nuclear Energy should be more widespread
- TikTok should not be banned
High School
- Nuclear Energy should be more widespread
- The UN is not obsolete
Other Key Dates:
We will also have 2-3 workshops before the ICNA Tournament.
- Workshop 1 (Date and Location: TBD)
- Debate 101 (Al-Huda School on May 6th at 6 pm)
- Workshop 3 (Date and Location: TBD)
Given Topics will be announced within the following 3 days. Further details on both workshop dates and debate topics will be provided in future emails.
May Allah grant you success in all of your endeavors and allow this debate tournament to be a means of getting closer to Him and to serve Him. For questions or concerns, you can reach us at [email protected].
MYDT-Muslim Youth Debate Tournament-2024Summer
Local Time
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Date: Jun 22 2024
What: Â Â Muslim Youth Debate Tournament
Foster Critical Minds, Fuel Persuasive Discourse: Enter The Debate Arena!
When: Â Â June 22nd 2024
Where:Â Â Â Al Huda School
My-HACK-2024: Young Muslim Professional Hack
Local Time
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Date: Jul 13 - 14 2024
What: My-HACK 2023 – Young Muslim Professional Hack
Theme: AI Powered Dawa
When: July 13th-14th July 2024
Where: Adams Islamic Center
Bringing together the best of the community to build a better tomorrow
Our Objective
Build leadership skills
We recognize the challenges faced by Muslim youth today. Mafiq provides a healthy and safe environment where youth can gain important life skills through our programs.
Critical Thinking
Our Islamic traditions places immense value on critical thinking. Our programs are designed to enable Muslim youth to be better thinkers and be able to apply reasoning through logic.
Give a sense of belonging
Muslim youth are faced with unique challenges. Mafiq provides a platform to Muslim youth where they can develop confidence about their identity and build meaningful relationships.
Mafiq is a non-profit 501(C) entity to help charitable, educational and humanitarian causes.