Quran Memorization Contest Concludes Preliminary Rounds
The Quran Memorization Contest at the Umm Al-Banin Mosque in Al-Mudhaybi concluded its preliminary rounds with the participation of 542 individuals, comprising 182 males and 360 females. Contestants competed across eight levels, focusing on memorization of the Quran and applying the rules of Tajweed. The final rounds are scheduled for October 10, bringing excitement for both participants and the community.
Results of the Preliminary Competition
Results from the preliminary rounds indicated that the top two participants in each of the eight levels advanced to the finals. Notable qualifiers include Asad bin Ubaid Al-Hubsi and Yahya bin Khalfan Al-Aisari from the first level, which required the memorization of 15 parts of the Quran. Other qualifiers include Badr bin Ubaid Al-Wahibi and Hytham bin Ahmad Al-Jabri from the second level, aimed at memorizing 10 parts.
In the third level, focusing on the memorization of 8 parts, Musa bin Amir Al-Azri and Muhammad bin Saif Al-Hubsi secured their spots for the finals. They were joined by Sif bin Sultan Al-Ma’amari and Abdulrahman bin Muhammad Al-Shehdani, who qualified from the fourth level, where contestants memorized 5 parts.
Moreover, Saeed bin Salem Al-Wahibi and Ibrahim bin Saud Al-Hubsi advanced from the fifth level with the memorization of 4 parts, while participants Nasser bin Dawood Al-Na’amani and Yahya bin Saud Al-Hubsi progressed from the sixth level, focusing on 3 parts. From the seventh level, Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Azri and Azan bin Mubarak Al-Wahibi qualified, having memorized 2 parts, and finally, Sif bin Saeed Al-Hubsi and Khalid bin Hamad Al-Jidaili advanced from the eighth level with the memorization of 1 part.
Organizers Share Insights on the Competition
According to Sultan bin Ahmad Al-Jabri, the supervisor of the contest, the event attracted participants from various regions and villages within Al-Mudhaybi and surrounding areas. The competition was structured across eight distinct levels, each with varying memorization requirements, coupled with rigorous adherence to Tajweed rules and predefined standards.
He detailed that the contest progressed through several stages, starting with registration followed by the preliminary rounds leading up to the finals. Evaluation criteria emphasized the level of memorization, mastery of Tajweed, performance quality, and overall recitation skills.
Looking Ahead: Final Rounds Scheduled
As the anticipation builds toward the final rounds on October 10, hopes are high for all qualified contestants. Community support for participants continues to be strong, fostering an environment that celebrates dedication to the Quranic teachings. The upcoming final stages will not only test the contestants’ memorization abilities but also their ability to apply the rules of Tajweed in their recitations.
As the date approaches, both organizers and participants are gearing up for an inspiring conclusion to this esteemed Quran memorization contest. All eyes will be on the finalists, whose performances will showcase their hard work and commitment to preserving the Quran’s teachings.