Theme-related Event Ideas

Embodying the spirit of resilience and advocacy, Malcolm X championed the cause of social justice, intertwining his journey with the teachings of Islam. He stood as a beacon of empowerment, calling for equality and justice, not just for the African American community, but for all oppressed people.

This year, under the theme of Social Justice, we will strive for Unity and a strong and capable community insha’allah. But how?

We have collated a list of Event ideas to provide you with some inspiration on how you can embody this theme on your campus.

• Set up stalls on campus with thought provoking artwork + capture the thoughts from participants

  • Picture of war around the world

  • Heroes of freedom from your country

  • Social Justice ⁠⁠issues currently happening around the world

• Have a ⁠Social Justice-related Book Swap/ Book Discussion

  • Invite your members to bring Social Justice related books with them and exchange these with other members

  • Set up a comfy space for members to sit down and have discussions on the books they have read and key messages and takeaways from them 

• Bring out those creative juices with a Tatreez Workshop or Calligraphy Night.

  • Create calligraphy of Quranic verses related to Social Justice.

• Sell Social Justice-related pins/ stickers/ artwork

  • There may be local artists/ artists within your Institution.

  • You could sell these alongside your bake sales/ henna stalls.

  • You could also set up a stall at your events.

• Ask your local Imam/ Sheikh to deliver a Jummah khutbah related to Social Justice + collect donations from the congregation for Charity Week

• Have a Social Justice-related Jeopardy/Trivia Night

  • Allow your members to learn more about key Social Justice figures and Social Justice movements

  • The rounds could be related to key Social Justice figures e.g. Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela etc.

  • The rounds could also be related to Social Justice Movements that have taken place around the world.

• Have a ⁠Social Justice-themed Scavenger Hunt or Escape Room that simulates different nations facing different injustices (poverty, hunger war etc.)

• Flower distribution - Hand out flowers on campus with a Social Justice related Hadith attached to each one

• Hold Panel Discussions / Webinars with thought leader

• Hold workshops around Social Justice especially in Islamic contexts

  • For example, Feed thy neighbour, environmental justice etc.

• Set up an Escape Room Have a Human Library Event

  • Give individuals who have faced and experienced social injustices a room and voice

• Local Justice Platforms

  • Gather experts from your communities, campuses etc. who share their skills with those in need locally and also globally (justice in giving those not connected access to information they would not have)

• Hold a Potluck food event OR cooking workshop focusing on national traditional dishes and cooking methods