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Poetry Contest
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Theme
The Seal of the Prophets ﷺ
Use your creativity to elevate our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through the power of poetry
Categories
Category 1
Middle School


5 winners
1st place: $250
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $150
4th place: $100
5th place: $50

Category 2
High school


5 winners
1st place: $250
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $150
4th place: $100
5th place: $50

category 3
adults


5 winners
1st place: $250
2nd place: $200
3rd place: $150
4th place: $100
5th place: $50

Submit your poem, no later than October 2 at midnight, to: imam@muslimknoxville.org

The first five poems of each level will be called to share their poems at the “Sharing Day Ceremony” (October 7th)

Rules and Regulations
  • Open to middle school, high school, and adult participants, both males and females.
  • Poems must be the participant's original work. Plagiarism is grounds for immediate disqualification.
  • Poems must adhere to the theme selected.
  • Participant can compose their poems in English or Arabic.
  • Poems must be submitted between September 17 and October 2, midnight. Poems after October 2 will not be eligible for participation.
  • Formatting: Author's name and age should be on the bottom right of the poem. Spelling and neatness will be judged as your work should reflect respect for the content.
  • Poems do not have to follow a rhyme scheme but will be judged for their voice delivery.
  • All decisions made by the judging committee are final and binding.
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  • Registration opens: Sept 17, 2022
  • Sharing Day: Oct 7, 2022—Maghrib to Isha at Masjid Annoor
  • Award Ceremony: Oct 29, 2022—Annoor Academy Gym

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