Makkah Education Department concludes the Mishkat Al-Nubuwwah competition and honors 30 winners
The General Directorate of Education in Makkah concluded the qualifying rounds of the Mishkat Al-Nubuwwah competition, honoring 30 winners out of 900 male and female students who participated from various grade levels. The closing ceremony was attended by the Director General of Education in the region, Mr. Abdullah Al-Ghannam, the Assistant Director for Educational Affairs, Dr. Ali Al-Jalouq, and a number of educational leaders, reflecting the great importance the Ministry of Education places on such valuable initiatives that focus on the development of young people.
Caring for the Prophet's Sunnah: A historical extension and a well-established approach
Organizing such events is not a recent development, but rather a natural extension of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's long and distinguished history of serving the two sources of divine revelation: the Holy Quran and the purified Sunnah of the Prophet. Since its founding, the Kingdom has undertaken the responsibility of preserving the legislative sources of Islam, a commitment most evident in Mecca, the birthplace of revelation and the starting point of the message, where competitions and academic programs are continuously held to connect young people with their Islamic roots. These efforts align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes the importance of strengthening Islamic values and national identity among youth, enabling them to become valuable and active members of their society.
The objectives of the Mishkat Al-Nubuwwah competition and its societal impact
aimed The Mishkat al-Nubuwwah competition to connect male and female students with the noble Sunnah of the Prophet and to reinforce its esteemed position in their hearts. The competition sought to encourage the younger generation to memorize the Prophetic traditions (Hadiths), understand their meanings, and apply them practically in their daily lives. This close connection to the Sunnah directly contributes to building a balanced personality that draws inspiration from the tolerant values of Islam, rejects extremism, and advocates moderation and balance in all aspects of life.
Local and regional impact of Sunnah preservation programs
The significance of this event extends far beyond local recognition, having a profound impact on several levels. Locally, the competition fosters a healthy competitive environment among students, raising their cultural and religious awareness and engaging them in beneficial activities. Regionally and internationally, showcasing these exemplary young people, committed to the teachings of the Prophet, strengthens the Kingdom's position as a leading Islamic authority, presents the world with a positive image of moderate Muslim youth who embody both tradition and modernity, and contributes to spreading the message of peace and tolerance brought by the Prophet of Mercy.
Participation details and judging mechanism
The competition targeted a wide range of students from public, private, and international schools, as well as Quran memorization schools in the Holy City of Mecca and the governorates of Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Al-Lith, and Al-Qunfudhah. It included three main categories tailored to different age groups: elementary school (grades 4, 5, and 6) for memorizing 20 hadiths, middle school for memorizing 30 hadiths, and high school for memorizing the entire prescribed text.
To ensure transparency and fairness in the evaluation process, 16 expert and qualified judges participated in the competition. The judging panels selected five winners from each category according to precise and rigorous criteria that involved multiple rounds of elimination. The event concluded with the honoring of the winners in recognition of their remarkable excellence and significant efforts in preserving the Prophet's Sunnah, making them beacons of light illuminating the paths of the future.
