We are very pleased to announce the winners of the 7th International Writing Competition. We do apologize for the long delay in reaching this stage. Postal notification to all our winners will be sent out on Tuesday the 9th of November. Congratulations to all the winners. Our judges had a difficult time in reaching a decision. All those who did not win, please continue with your efforts.
We realise that some of you have waited very patiently to hear these results. May Allah reward you for your patience and support.
THE ISLAMIC FOUNDATION’S 7TH INTERNATIONAL WRITING COMPETITION WINNERS
FICTION
5-7 Years
FIRST PLACE - A Bad Time Tale by Absar Husain Kazmi (Pakistan)
SECOND PLACE - Qasim the Camel by Sarah Ali (Saudi Arabia)
8-11 years
FIRST PLACE - A Hen in the Wardrobe by Wendy Meddour (UK)
SECOND PLACE -A Secret Place by Aneela Barlas (Canada)
ILLUSTRATIONS
Wendy Meddour (Child Environment)
YOUNG WRITERS
FIRST PLACE - Treasure Underground by Hafsah bint Dawood Ahmed - studying at Islamic Shakhsiyah School in Slough
SECOND PLACE - Super Kids-Fight Against Shaytan by Hena Farooq
A special commendation also goes to Husamuddin Hanif for his poem 'The Chimps'
Once again Congratulations. We will be getting in touch with some of you to see if The Islamic Foundation could publish your stories.
