MIST 2026 Rulebook

Currents of Consequence: The Might of Small Deeds

Quick Start by Role

For Students

Eligibility, categories, deadlines, rubrics, and what to bring.

For Coaches

Registration, supervision rules, and day-of checklists.

For Judges

Scoring criteria, ballots, timekeeping, and conduct.

Knowledge & Quran

Knowledge Tests, Quran Memorization, Quran Recitation

Arts

2D Art, 3D Art, Fashion Design, Digital Art, Photography

Writing & Oratory

Essays, Speaking, Oratory, Poetry, Prepared Essay, Short Fiction, Spoken Word

Brackets

Debate, Math Olympics, Quiz Bowl, Improv

Group Projects

Business, Humanitarian, Nasheed, Science Fair, Short Film, Social Media

Sports

Basketball

Knowledge Test Books

Four required books for Knowledge Test competition.

Quiz Bowl Topics

Five topics with source materials and transcripts for study.

Debate Topics

Current debate resolutions for the 2026 season.

Glossary

Definitions of key MIST terms.

PDFs

Original rulebook and topic PDFs.