Announcing the theme for MIST 2015 - Time to get that MISTification started! #MIST2015 THE CLARITY OF SINCERITY: FROM OUTER PERCEPTIONS TO INNER REFLECTIONS Truly, God does not look at your outward forms and wealth, but rather at your hearts and your deeds. -Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him In the modern world of TV and social media, we are constantly faced with an avalanche of pressures and expectations that influence how we “should” present ourselves. Bombarded with stereotypes and labels in society, fashion trends and consumer culture on the streets, and pressures at home and at school, this barrage of perceptions comes at us from all angles. We can often be left feeling frustrated, empty, conflicted, or powerless. How can we find ourselves through all the noise? Ancient wisdom provides some clues. In the Arabic language, the words for intention (niyyah), a turning heart (qalb), and purity (ikhlās) are related to the words for advice (nasīha) and honesty or integrity (sidq). All are used to describe the concept of sincerity in Islam that being true to one’s principles is also about being true to others. Sincerity offers a path to reconciliation, not through attempting to please people, but through principle. How can we use the concept of sincerity to find clarity in our lives? How can we discover and maintain a constant understanding of ourselves and communicate that effectively in a variety of settings? How can we interact more meaningfully with those around us? You have a chance to explore these concepts and more in the competitions and workshops of MIST this year, at both the Regional and National levels. Remember, competitive submissions with the most creativity and insight earn the greatest points.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:14:52 +0000
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