Industry and Handicrafts

Note: Lajna are required to work on this competition over 2021–2023.  This competition is a part of Lajna Centenary Project

Lajna Level 1 (over 25 yrs) – Names of Allah Banner
• This competition will be held at Majlis level and judged at Regional Ijtema 2023
• At Majlis level, Lajna are to form a group of however many Lajna and incorporate the given
names of Allah in ARABIC on their banner
• At Regional Ijtema 2023 1 banner is to be chosen for National Ijtem 2023 Competition
Criteria:
• Only 1 banner will be submitted per Majlis for Regional Ijtema
• Only 1 banner will be submitted ber Region for National Ijtema
• Choose a good quality fabric (e.g., cotton)
• Banner must be 1.5m x 1m, rod pocket sewn at top and bottom
• Must use all allocated names of Allah
• Check and use correct spelling and punctuation
• The name ‘Allah’ may be used by all Majlis – this is not compulsory
• Must be written in Arabic using chain stitch and/or lazy daisy stitch

Lajna Level 2 (under 25 yrs) – Digital Banner Design

· This competition will be held at Majlis level and judged at Regional Ijtema 2023

· At Majlis level, Lajna are to form a group of however many Lajna and incorporate a saying of allocated Khalifa

· Saying must related to rights of women in Islam

· At Regional Ijtema 2023 1 banner is to be chosen for National Ijtemal 2023 Competition

Criteria:

· Only 1 banner will be submitted per Majlis for Regional Ijtema

· Only 1 banner will be submitted ber Region for National Ijtema

· Banner must be printed on vinyl material, 244cm x 76cm with eyelet in each corner

· Must be designed digitally, may use any program or software

· Must include one saying of allocated Khalifa regarding rights of women in Islam

Region  – Allocated Khalifa

Al – Noor  = Hadrat Khalifatul Massih II (ra)

Al-Sadaqat  = Hadrat Khalifatul Massih V (atba)

Baitul Huda  = Hadrat Khalifatul Massih IV (rh)

Victoria = Hadrat Khalifatul Massih III (rh)

Queensland = Hadrat Khalifatul Massih II (ra)

South Australia = Hadrat Khalifatul Massih I (ra)

ACT = Holy Prophet (saw)

Tasmania = Promised Messiah (as)

Regional & National Ijtema Competition Rules:

– In all these competitions, the item must have been made within 2021-2023, following all the instructions provided

– It should be made completely by the competitors

– A step by step photo and details (no more than a single A4 page) should be attached to the competition item. If this is not included such items will be disqualified. The photo should be of the completed item.

– If the final item differs from the final submitted photo it will be disqualified

– The pictures of each item should be sent 2 weeks before Ijtema.

– The Sanat o Dastkari team has the right and authority to remove such items from the competition which do not fulfil the rules set.

Judges will look for the following:

– Uniqueness or utilization of a great idea/ design

– Creativity

– Complexity of the design

– Colour combination

– Neatness in the item

– Step by step method and completed photo included and final product not different

– weather the item seems to be made by the member themselves and is not readymade etc

– Completeness of item. Incomplete items will be disqualified

– How much work is done by hand

– Overall appearance & attraction of the final produc

Meena Bazaar Rules:

• Only 1 Meena bazaar will be held in one year, in which private stalls and second-hand items cannot be held.

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  50% of the funds raised (excluding cost) must be deposited to the National Maal department and receipt details sent to Sanato Dastkari department.

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  The total funds raised, the amount deposited needs to be also mentioned in the Sanato Dastkari monthly report.

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  Cleanliness and hygienic food handling practices must be followed strictly. The venue and food stalls should be very clean and presentable.

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  Quality of the food at each stall should be uniform, properly cooked and to the highest standard. Majalis presidents are responsible for this and must taste the recipe before beginning sales.

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  Points will be deducted from Majalis who do not follow the rules.

Stalls on other occasions:

• A maximum of 3 food and other stalls can be held to fundraise for this department.

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  A Majlis can keep 75% of the collected funds- while the remainder 25% has to be deposited to Sect Maal as shall be the property of National Sanato Dastkari department.

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  The receipt details of the 25% deposited should be sent with your monthly report

The following competitions are held on Jalsa Salana Australia:

1. Majlis with the most handmade items

– All items have to be made within the current year

– The tables for exhibition stall are allocated according to random selection. So, please do not request for a special place, or take a table of your choice

– Handmade items do not mean that on your stall you can include hundreds of handmade items, but their quality is not high. Remember, judges do not just look at quantity but quality also

– All items must be new

– Please place the handmade items & unique items separately on your stall to aid in judging

– Majalis stalls cannot be left unattended during breaks

– No food or toys to be placed under any circumstances. Including slime, bubbles, play dough and pre purchased stationary.

– No plants are to be included in this category.

– Points will be deducted from Majalis who do not follow the rules.

2. Majlis with the most funds raised on the Annual Exhibition held during the 3 days of Jalsa:

– Fund raising competitions will be based upon Tajneed ratio of the Majlis

– All funds have to be counted, Majlis name written, sealed in a bag with a note of the total, signed and submitted at the end of the exhibition during the last day of Jalsa

– Funds which are not received by then, will not be included in the competition

– Please deduct your expenses, prior to submitting the funds

– A written expenditure should also be provided highlighting how the given funds (from Meena Bazaar) to each Majlis were used in the preparation for the National Exhibition. This should be given on the last day of Jalsa when you submit your final funds raised

3. Unique Item:

– Should be handmade within the current year

– Only one item from each region

– A region can hold judgement to select the best unique item for their representation of jointly make one

– if judgement is to be done, then regional president, majalis presidents, and majalis sect. sanato wa dastkari should be present at judgement also and judges must announce the finalist in their presence.

– Should a person be unable to make or do any craft for the Exhibition- then they can donate in monetary forms.

– However one cannot attain money without a proper Jamati reciept. A receipt will be issued under “Department of Sanato Dastkari”. This will need to be reported in maal and Sanato Dastkari monthly reporting

– A Majlis is not allowed to use these collected funds for the preparation of the Annual Exhibition (or in any other form). These funds are collected and will remain under the funds collected for that Majlis.

– At the end of the year, there are marks assigned for the total funds collected when best Majlis in Sanat o Dastkari is calculated

Monthly Skills
– No specific targets have been set. Sec. Sanat o Dastkari can choose to spend time on any skill each month. Some ideas have been given below. It is the responsibility of each secretary to select and plan how they are going to teach their majlis a new skill/ idea.
– Items do not need to be submitted to the department
– Majlis Secretaries will be required to report what item and how they taught their members, how many members tried to learn the skill, and finished making something.
– Points will be awarded on the efforts made and on member’s participation.

Sewing / Embroidery  (Examples: Apron, tea pot cover, cushion covers set)
Craft (Example: using recycled materials, Stationery holder, decorate vase)
Knitting / Crochet (Baby mittens, scarf, blanket)