Ilm Day is a national competition organised by Islam Channel in recognition of the necessity to encourage talent amongst Muslim youth and to promote progression in their lives through education and other constructive interests. It aims to celebrate, nurture and empower exceptional young Muslim achievers, enabling them to inspire and serve as role models for other young people in their communities.

The Ilm Day award is assessed through an individual’s achievement in the areas of education, sport, religion and the arts. All nominations are assessed through different phases of a selection process thereby shortlisting only the very best candidates, who are all invited to the gala awards ceremony on Saturday 16th January 2010.