In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

 

Ahlul Bayt Essay Contest

The Muslim society has witnessed dramatic changes in the recent past, which challenge us to re-think the role of the Ahlul Bayt in the Muslim community.

What is our place in this increasingly complex global picture? How do we best promote respect for human rights and the growth of freedom and justice using the Ahlul Bayt as our role models?

Our community depends on knowledgeable and thoughtful students like you—the next generation of leaders—to foster respect, peace, freedom and justice among nations and people by knowing the Ahlul Bayt and following their footsteps.

With the belief that knowledge about our religion is vital for the success of our society, we have established the Ahlul Bayt Essay Contest to expand educational opportunities for Muslim youth.

 

Mission:

•        Promotes serious discussion among high school, college and university students and
Muslim scholars about the role of the Ahlul Bayt today and in the future;

•        Complements existing scholastic activities among Muslim youth and encourages
reading activities to inquire about the Ahlul Bayt;

•        Strengthens students' research, writing and reasoning skills; and

•        Meets National Contest Standards.

 

Essay Winners Will Receive:

1st place winner:    $3,600   ($300 for 12 months)

2nd place winner:   $1,800   ($300 for 6 months)

3rd place winner:    $600

 

Essay Contest Topic

Text Box: Analyze and explain the characteristic behaviors of either Imam Hussain(as), Imam Sajjad(as), or Hazrat Abbas(as) and how we can implement their model in the resolution of today's major issues.In 1500 to 2500 words, discuss the following topic:

In writing your essay, use the following as your guideline:

•     Select specific issues that are of importance to you and explain why you have chosen them.

•     Describe and analyze the role of the member of the Ahlul Bayt that you have chosen in application to resolving these particular issues & discuss the immediate consequences.

•     Keep in mind that some of the current interests include: human rights, freedom, security, love for one another, democracy, countering terrorism.

Text Box: The following format must be used for the paper: 1- Introduction 2- Discussion & Results 3- Conclusions 4- References     

Multimedia Appendix:  We strongly encourage including multimedia appendices, for example, adding a PowerPoint file containing a talk about the study, screenshots or a video.  Do not include copyrighted material unless you obtain written permission from the copyright holder, which must be attached to your essay.

Please submit 3 typewritten hard copies along with a soft copy CD in MS-Word format to:

Sepaus  Foundation  Ÿ  P. O. Box 7375 Ÿ  Capistrano Beach  Ÿ  CA  Ÿ  92624

Please include your name and address; your e-mail address; the name and address of your high school, college or university; your current grade level.

Papers are considered with the understanding that they have not been previously published
in print or electronic format.  By submitting your paper you are transferring your copyright to Sepaus Foundation.                                                               

The deadline for the Ahlul Bayt Essay Contest is September 15, 2007.

A panel of judges will evaluate the essays during the month of Ramadhan and the winners will be announced on the day of Eid Al-Fitr.  The decision of the judges is final.