Our CMC Photography Competition this Ramadan brought a strong wave of creativity from across the College, as students – and even a number of staff – responded to our theme “First Light.”|
Second Place: Sumayyah Tasnim “My Lord, show me [Yourself] that I may look at You.” (7:143)
Third Place: Shanara Matin “Where the first light falls, the path begins.”
Ramadan is a time of reorientation. A return to what is essential. This Ramadan’s theme invited participants to reflect on light not simply as a visual element, but as a sign of hope, guidance, and divine presence. The response was thoughtful, mature, and beautifully observed.
From early morning horizons to fleeting moments of نور in everyday spaces, submissions explored the interplay between light, stillness, and meaning. We are thoroughly delighted to witness the CMC creative community as it continues to grow.
A sincere thank you to everyone who took part.
Full gallery of submissions below
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- Raziye Rabia Basaran His Light accompanying us in each step: Only your Lord Himself, full of Majesty and Honour, will remain forever. (55:27)
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- Ashaari Azman Shab Glorious Godmanchester
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- Shahd And glorify the praises of your Lord before sunrise and before sunset. Taha,130
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- From the archives Golden pages glow with sacred, silent devotion.
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- Abdullah Cattell “And in the hours before dawn they were found praying for forgiveness” [Qur’an 51:18]
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- Khadija
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- Light through the lens First light over Swansea Bay after lockdown, a quiet sign of Allah’s rahmah.
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- Noor-Ul-Ayn النور bears witness on polaroid
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- Summayah