Participation

  1. Question

    How can organisers check whether participants are fit enough to take part?

    How can organisers assess whether participants are physically capable of completing the challenge safely, without being discriminatory or excluding people unnecessarily? What's the best approach to evaluating fitness and health…

  2. Question

    How can someone find others to take part with them?

    Someone is keen to take part in the challenge but is struggling to find others willing to join them, and feels isolated in their enthusiasm. How can they find like-minded…

  3. Question

    How can husbands be encouraged to support participation in the challenge?

    Some husbands may be less supportive of their wives taking part in the challenge, whether from concerns about safety or about how it might be perceived within the community. How…

  4. Question

    Is the challenge realistically accessible to all Muslim women, regardless of financial or family circumstances?

    Some may worry that the challenge is out of reach for many Muslim women, whether because of the cost of participation, or because busy home and family responsibilities make it…

  5. Question

    How can a group be introduced to the idea of taking part, without feeling pressured?

    A small, close-knit group of women who meet regularly may be inspired by the idea of combining physical challenge with spiritual reflection to raise funds for refugees, but not everyone…

  6. Question

    How should organisers respond to the argument that this kind of challenge is too difficult for Muslim women?

    Some people argue that a physically demanding challenge like this is simply too difficult for Muslim women to take on. How should this argument be addressed?

  7. Question

    How can older or less physically active community members be included in the challenge?

    A community may include many older women, as well as younger members who aren't especially physically active due to health conditions or lifestyle. How can everyone be included in the…

  8. Question

    Is it worth taking part with only a small number of participants?

    Only a small number of people, such as two friends, may be interested in taking part in the challenge together. Is it still worthwhile to take part with such a…

  9. Question

    What’s the minimum viable group size?

    Is there a minimum number of participants needed to run a meaningful challenge? Is it better to wait until a larger group can be gathered, or can a smaller group…