About the Challenge

From Ideas to Impact: Join the Muslim Youth (MY) Hackathon at ISNA 2026.

The MAFIQ Foundation, in collaboration with ISNA, invites Muslim high school, college, and university students to participate in the MY Hackathon at the upcoming ISNA Convention during Labor Day Weekend in Detroit, MI.

Over 36 hours, students will team up to design and build creative technology solutions for social good — grounded in Islamic values and driven by real community impact. Whether you're a first time coder or an experienced builder, MY Hack is a space to learn, collaborate, and create something meaningful alongside fellow Muslim youth from across the country.

Event Details:
  • Dates: September 5–6, 2026 (Labor Day Weekend)
  • Location: Detroit, MI (ISNA Convention)
  • Saturday, Sept 5: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Overnight) 
  • Sunday, Sept 6: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Pre-event workshops: Mandatory attendance, tentatively scheduled the week before the ISNA Convention (TBD  exact dates to be announced)
  • Full schedule: TBD

Registration:

Get Started

    1. Register before August 25, 2026 via the registration form.
    2. Attend the mandatory pre-event workshop (details TBD).
    3. Arrive in Detroit, MI for the ISNA Convention on Sept 5.
    4. Form or join a team, brainstorm your idea, and start building!
    5. Submit your project on Devpost before the submission deadline (Sep 6).

 

Browse past projects for inspiration: My-Hack-ICM Project Gallery

Requirements

Project and Submission Requirements

Your project must:

  • Align with one of the official problem statements
  • Be submitted on Devpost before the deadline (Sep 6) 
  • Include a 3–5 minute demo video explaining your idea and how it works
  • Use only halal, open-source datasets and clearly cite any AI tools or APIs

Each submission should include:

  • A working prototype or demo (website, app, or tool)
  • A video walk through (uploaded or linked via YouTube)
  • A short written description with:
    • Team members
    • Problem being addressed
    • Features and technologies used
    • Connection to the hackathon's theme and goals
   

Submission Process

  1. Register and join the hackathon on Devpost
  2. Click "Enter a Submission"
  3. Fill out your project details
  4. Upload your demo video and any relevant files or links (e.g., GitHub repo)
  5. Double check citations for tools, datasets, and sources
  6. Submit before the deadline!

💡 Tip: Check out the Devpost YouTube guide for a demo on how to submit.

TBD: Official problem statements will be finalized and published. 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$500 in prizes
TBD
$500 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

TBD

TBD

Judging Criteria

  • TBD

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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