The qualifying rounds of the King Salman Quran Competition in Jazan (27th session) have begun
The preliminary rounds of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran for boys and girls, in its 27th edition, commenced on Saturday in the Jazan region under the supervision of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. This competition is one of the most prominent annual Quranic events in the Kingdom, in which a select group of Quran memorizers compete.
Details of the qualifiers and competition categories
The qualifying rounds, held at the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Mosque (may God have mercy on him) for boys and the Dar Al-Fatah Quran Memorization Center for girls in Jazan, witnessed wide participation with 65 male and female memorizers. The contestants were divided into four main categories: the third category, dedicated to memorizing the entire Quran with excellent recitation and intonation; the fourth category, for memorizing 20 consecutive parts; the fifth category, for memorizing 10 parts; and finally, the sixth category, for memorizing 5 consecutive parts, with good recitation and intonation being observed in all categories.
Royal patronage and attention to the Holy Quran
This competition is an extension of the sound approach adopted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since its founding by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman – may God have mercy on him – in caring for the Holy Quran, through printing, publishing, and teaching. The 27th edition embodies the continuation of this generous patronage from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, as the wise leadership pays great attention to supporting Quran memorization societies and encouraging young people to engage with the Quran, reflecting the Kingdom's Islamic identity and its pioneering role in serving Islam and Muslims.
The educational and social impact of the competition
The importance of the King Salman Quran Memorization Competition extends beyond mere competition to encompass profound educational and social dimensions. It directly contributes to strengthening moderate Islamic values among young men and women, and intellectually fortifying them by connecting them to the Holy Quran. Furthermore, the competition fosters a stimulating environment of healthy competition, raising the level of memorization and recitation among participants, and cultivating a generation proficient in Quranic sciences and capable of representing the Kingdom in international forums.
Valuable prizes and unlimited support
In an effort to incentivize and support the competition, it has allocated substantial cash prizes totaling 7 million Saudi Riyals, underscoring the generous and unwavering support the leadership provides to this prestigious Quranic competition. These prizes are among the highest offered in local competitions, reflecting the state's appreciation for those who memorize the Holy Quran and their esteemed position in society, and encouraging more young men and women to enroll in the Quran memorization circles spread throughout the Kingdom.
