Note: Please read carefully and come prepared for at least one topic from each round. If you qualify for round 2, you will get the opportunity to speak on any topic from round 2 topics under your specific level. Good Luck!
Level 1: Ages 6 – 10 yrs | Level 2: Ages 11 – 14 yrs | Level 3: Ages 15 – 18 yrs
Participant must prepare at least one topic from each round under his/her level.
Speech Duration
Level 1: 3 minutes (180 seconds) maximum
Level 2: 4 minutes (240 seconds) maximum
Level 3: 6 minutes (360 seconds) maximum
Additional time after the allocated time will negatively impact the score. If a speech exceeds 30 seconds after the allocated time, a final bell will ring, indicating a hard stop. 4 points will be deducted for any speech that exceeds by 1 minute above the allocated time and additional 4 points will continue to deduct for every additional minute.
- 30 seconds over = warning bell
- 60 seconds over = minus 4 points
- 120 seconds over = minus 8 points
LEVEL 1
| Round 1 |
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| Time Allocation: 3 minutes (180 seconds) maximum |
| 1. What does it mean to be a good Muslims |
| 2. My relationship with the Quran |
| 3. My Favorite Companion |
| Round 2 |
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| Time Allocation: 3 minutes (180 seconds) maximum |
| 1. My parents, my opportunity to serve them well to attain Jannah |
| 2. Virtues of good character in Islam |
| 3. The importance of gratitude in Islam |
LEVEL 2
| Round 1 |
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| Time Allocation: 4 minutes (240 seconds) maximum |
| 1. How to seek Allah’s protection? |
| 2. My relationship with the Quran |
| 3. Serving others and the road to Jannah |
| 4. The role of Muslim youth in shaping the future of Islam |
| Round 2 |
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| Time Allocation: 4 minutes (240 seconds) maximum |
| 1. Love for your brother what you love for yourself |
| 2. Backbiting is a Heart Disease |
| 3. Maintaining an Islamic character while online |
| 4. Islamic perspective on community service and volunteerism |
LEVEL 3
| Round 1 |
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| Time Allocation: 6 minutes (360 seconds) maximum |
| 1. The role of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in shaping the Islamic society |
| 2. Lessons for dealing with Racism in 21st century America from the Seerah of Prophet SAW (choose a Companion or story from the Seerah SAW) |
| 3. What does it mean to be the Khalifa (khalifat-ul-earth i.e. ) on this planet? |
| 4. The importance of moderation in Islam |
| 5. My favourite Sahabiah RA |
| Round 2 |
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| Time Allocation: 6 minutes (360 seconds) maximum |
| 1. What should Muslims do to stand for social, economic, and political equality in the USA? |
| 2. Battling Islamophobia in today’s society |
| 3. Virtues of Patience |
| 4. Islam & Science; using empiricism to strengthen faith |
| 5. The Dangers of Social Media on Muslim Youth |