Dates

  • Registration deadline: August 25, 2026
  • Pre-event workshop: Week before ISNA Convention (TBD exact date)
  • Hackathon: September 5 (8:00 AM) – September 6 (5:00 PM), 2026
  • Submission deadline: September 6 (12:00PM) , 2026
Eligibility
  • Open to Muslim high school, college, and university students
  • Gender separated team format 

Project and Submission Requirements

  • Projects must be built during the official 24 hour hacking window
  • Team sizes : 3-5 members
  • See Submission Requirements section above

 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be scored across the following areas:

  1. Impact – Does the solution address a real-world issue and benefit the Muslim community?
  2. Innovation – Is the idea creative, original, or uniquely implemented?
  3. Feasibility – Can this project realistically be built, scaled, or used long-term?
  4. Technical Execution – Is the code clean, working, and well-structured?
  5. Presentation – Is the video and written explanation clear, organized, and engaging?
  6. Use of AI – Is AI integrated meaningfully, ethically, and effectively?
  7. Islamic Relevance – Does the project reflect Islamic values, history, or community needs?

TBD: Point/weight breakdown per category, number of judges, and tie-breaking process.

Prizes

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection