Nominating a Shining Star

This section invites stories of converts to Islam and Ahmadiyyat, since the biggest blessing is found in the recognition of the right path to Allah the Almighty. In addition, if you know of a child who won a spelling bee competition, a student with an excellent GPA or SAT score, an athlete with an extra ordinary achievement, a khadim who received an award at the workplace, a physician who was recognized by a professional society, a researcher who is working on a scientific breakthrough, or anyone along those lines – we would like to know about that.

3.  Can I submit a story about a personal achievement of my own?

Yes, you can. Realize that what we are really glorifying is Allah's Grace and Mercy upon the followers of the Promised Messiah (as) by seeing the individual talents Allah has bestowed upon those members of the community. Therefore when you submit your story, you are actually saying, "I am a witness that Allah’s promise to his Messiah has been fulfilled."

Specific details of the achievement and a photo of the individual being highlighted are requested. In addition, a Consent to Publish form must be completed by the person featured in the Shining Star profile. Please limit submissions to 500 words.

5.  What is the publication process?

After we receive a submission, the MKA USA Publications Review Board will consider it, and verify accuracy and appropriateness*. If all of the required information is complete and we have a Consent to Publish on-file, the submission will be posted to the Shining Stars section of this site.

6.  Where do I send my submission to?

Send completed submissions to Asif Jamil, Asst. Director of Publications / Naib Muhtamim Isha'at at: publications@mkausa.org. 

We look forward to your submissions!