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36 questions
For the obstacle course element of the challenge, could a natural environment be used to create a homemade course, rather than hiring a professional assault course venue? Wouldn't this feel more realistic?
The challenge is a valuable way to raise funds and awareness for refugee causes, but requiring participants to wear the same garment throughout seems impractical. Wouldn't it be better to allow them to change for active elements, so they can focus on the charitable purpose without unnecessary physical obstacles?
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 readiness?
Some members of a group may be hesitant to take part in the challenge – some feeling it isn't appropriate for modest Muslim women, others doubting their own physical capability. How can they be encouraged to join and see it as a valuable experience?
When choosing someone to lead a group's challenge, is it best to look for the most athletic or adventurous person, or are other qualities more important?
Are venues used for the obstacle course element generally comfortable with participants wearing full Muslim dress, or do organisers commonly encounter resistance?
Given that many Muslim women don't wear abaya as everyday dress, and some may not own one at all, why does the challenge ask participants to wear it regardless of their usual practice?
Is it possible to organise the challenge in a specific region, for example South Wales, or are suitable venues and terrain only available in certain parts of the country?
How can organisers ensure participant safety while still preserving a genuinely meaningful and difficult challenge? Is it possible to create an authentic experience without taking on unnecessary risk?
Someone has been asked to lead their group's challenge but feels unsure about it, particularly if they don't consider themselves especially fit or sporty. How can they prepare for the role and manage worries about not meeting participants' expectations?
What are the typical costs involved in organising a challenge, and what are the main expense categories? What kind of budget might different sized groups expect to need?
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 people to take part with, or join an existing group?
Mosque committees or madrasah leadership may be hesitant to endorse the challenge, even while understanding its charitable purpose, due to concerns about liability, safety, or appropriateness. How can these concerns be addressed while showing the benefits of the challenge?
A group wants their local madrasah teacher to lead their challenge, given how respected and experienced she is, but she is hesitant, feeling she isn't "the sporty type". How can the group help her see she would be well-suited to the role, and encourage her to take it on?
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 can they be helped to understand the value of the challenge and offer their support?
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 difficult to find the time. Is there a way to make participation more accessible?
Could the challenge work as a meaningful activity for secondary school leavers, for example marking the end of GCSEs, rather than a typical celebration? How would it need to be adapted for a school setting?
How can a group ensure their challenge leads to lasting change in how they approach charity work, community building and spiritual growth, rather than simply being a memorable one-off event?
Given that participants are likely to get wet and muddy during the challenge, what fabric should be recommended for their dress? Are modern synthetic fabrics such as nida acceptable?
Some communities more commonly wear salwar kameez rather than abaya as their usual form of modest dress. Is abaya specifically required for the challenge, or can participants take part in salwar kameez instead?