Young Muslim Writers Awards

05/06/2026

Our closing date has been extended to July which means FIVE ADDITIONAL WEEKS to write your entry!

Young Muslim Writers Award now closing on 20th July!

Categories: Short Story, Poetry, Screenplay, Play Script

https://muslimhandsuk.wufoo.com/forms/young-muslim-writers-awards-competition-2026/

22/05/2026

FINAL FEW WEEKS!

Enter the Young Muslim Writers Awards 2026 to impress the judges and to be in with a chance of being crowned a winner!

Closes: 15th June
Ages: 16 and under
Prize: £100
Categories: Short Story, Poetry, Screenplay, Play Script

06/05/2026

Do you know a budding poet, storyteller, playwright or screenwriter? The Young Muslim Writers Awards 2026 is their chance to shine and win £100!

⏰ Deadline: midnight on 15th June

Whether they write poems, short stories, play scripts, or screenplays, this is their opportunity to showcase their talent and passion for the written word.

Open to young writers aged 16 and under from across the UK.

🔗 Enter now at: https://muslimhandsuk.wufoo.com/forms/young-muslim-writers-awards-competition-2026/

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23/04/2026

Azan Ahmed (multi-award-winning playwright, actor, poet, and Young Muslim Writers Awards 2025 judge) on reading the shortlisted play scripts:

"I loved reading these shortlisted plays. I laughed, I gasped and I scrolled fast eager to see and read what happened next. There were stories of family, faith and resilience.
There were characters who learned to celebrate and own their differences. But there were also witty murder mysteries, ghostly tennis matches and creepy computer games. Every single one of these shortlisted writers expanded what it means to be a writer, and to be Muslim today."

20/04/2026

✨ Have you submitted your entry?

We’re inviting young writers to share their creativity and imagination through the written word. Whether you write to inspire, to challenge, to reflect, or to dream - your story matters.

🖊️ Submit your own, original writing (AI is not allowed)
📚 Short Story, Poetry, Screenplay, Play Script
📅 Closes on 15th June 2026

It’s your chance to be heard, to grow in confidence, and to join a vibrant community of young storytellers.

Find full details and how to enter, here: https://ymwa.org.uk/2026-competition-opens/

  For budding writers   The Young Muslim Writers Awards is back for the 15th year and want to hear from you! If you’re aged 16 or under and living in the UK, we’re inviting […]

05/03/2026

✨ Happy World Book Day! ✨

Today we celebrate the the joy of reading.

At the Young Muslim Writers Awards, we believe every story matters. Pick up a book, share a story that means something to you, or even write a few of your own lines. Who knows - it might just be the beginning of your next great piece and bring joy to another reader!

05/02/2026

✨ It’s here! The Young Muslim Writers Awards 2026 competition is officially OPEN! ✨

And what better time to launch than during National Storytelling Week – a celebration of the stories that shape who we are and how we see the world.

We’re inviting young writers to share their creativity and imagination through the written word. Whether you write to inspire, to challenge, to reflect, or to dream - your story matters.

🖊️ Submit your own, original writing (AI is not allowed)
📚 Short Story, Poetry, Screenplay, Play Script
📅 Closes on 15th June 2026

It’s your chance to be heard, to grow in confidence, and to join a vibrant community of young storytellers.

Find full details and how to enter, here: https://ymwa.org.uk/2026-competition-opens/

25/12/2025

Last month we came together to celebrate the nominees of the 2025 Young Muslim Writers Awards – a Muslim Hands project presented in association with the Institute of English Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London.

Over two hundred guests gathered at the iconic Senate House in London to honour the outstanding achievements of young Muslim writers and to discover this year’s winners.

This Friday, you can be part of the celebration too by tuning in to the awards ceremony, broadcast exclusively by our official media partner, Islam Channel.

Enjoy insightful advice from our guest speakers, be inspired by a special performance from poet Adisa, and hear directly from the winners as they read excerpts from their award-winning entries.

Friday 26th December
6pm

Watch on Sky 736, Freeview 264, Virgin Media 838, or via www.islamchannel.tv.

11/12/2025

If you know a young reader who loves clues, puzzles & suspects, this event is perfect for them! 🔍📚

Join Niyla Farook for a lively mystery-writing session!

📅 Sat 20 Dec 2025
⏰ 12–1pm
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04/08/2025

✨ A huge thank you to everyone who entered the 2025 Young Muslim Writers Awards! 🖋️

We look forward to reading your inspiring words and announcing the shortlist soon!