About the challenge

MY Hack 2025 is a 36-hour in-person hackathon where high school and college students across the DMV come together to build tech solutions that uplift the Muslim community. This year’s theme “From Al-Khwarizmi to AI” invites you to explore how Muslim innovators of the past can inspire the tools we build for today.

You’ll work in teams to create projects using AI, data science, design, web tools, and more to address real world issues like digital Islamophobia, community connection, and Islamic education. Whether you're coding a chatbot, building an interactive learning platform, or designing an AR app, your project should reflect creativity, purpose, and cultural awareness.

 

No matter your experience level, you’ll walk away with new skills, mentorship connections, and a chance to make meaningful impact through technology.

Get started

Form a team of 3–5 people and register by June 30, 2025. You can join with friends or meet new teammates during the Team Formation session.

The hackathon will run July 12–13 at the Islamic Center of Maryland in Gaithersburg, MD. Over 36 hours, you’ll brainstorm, build, and present your solution. You’ll have access to mentors, workshops, tools like Streamlit and OpenAI, and plenty of support.

 

Check out the challenge categories, get inspired by the legacy of Muslim scholars, and start thinking big. We’re here to help you build something meaningful. So, let’s code the legacy together.

Requirements

What to Build

Create a tech-based solution that draws inspiration from the legacy of Muslim scholars and addresses challenges facing the Muslim community today. Projects can include AI chatbots, interactive timelines, educational tools, AR experiences, or apps that support identity, learning, or community connection. Your project should be creative, functional, and rooted in authentic information.

What to Submit

Submit a working demo (or prototype), a short video (1–3 minutes) explaining your project, and a brief write-up describing your idea, the problem it solves, and how it connects to the theme. Make sure to include your team members, key features, and any tools or data sources you used.

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Prizes

$500 in prizes
TBD
$500 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

TBD

TBD

Judging Criteria

  • Feasibility
    Question: Does the project address the lack of awareness about Muslim contributions to everyday technology?
  • Execution – Functionality
    Question: Does the solution work reliably and provide fact-checked, user-friendly content?
  • Sustainability – Maturity Potential
    Question: Can this tool be scaled or integrated into educational and cultural systems?
  • Originality – Innovation
    Question: How creative is the approach to rediscovering and explaining Muslim inventions?

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