To raise awareness of the importance of the Quran in tilaawah, tajweed, and tahfeedh.
Provide an appropriate educational environment for students who are goal driven to excel in reciting the Quran with tajweed.
To emphasize the role of the Muslim Societies in providing an encouraging environment for Islamic educational activities.
To promote Quranic education in the Muslim communities.
Provide feedback on how to improve the recitation of the Quran.
Quran Competition Categories:
Brothers’ Categories
Group 1: Boys age 3-8. Read Surah Humazah with looking.
Group 2: Boys age 9-15. Read Surah Fajr with looking.
Group 3: Boys age 16+. Read Surah Qamar, ayah 1-11 with looking
& recite Surah Sajdah (Alif Laam Meem) ayah 1-11 from memory.
Sisters' Categories
Group 1: Girls age 3-8. Read Surah Humazah with looking.
Group 2: Girls age 9-15. Read Surah Fajr with looking.
Group 3: Girls age 16+. Read Surah Qamar, ayah 1-11 with looking
& recite Surah Sajdah (Alif Laam Meem) ayah 1-11 from memory.
Quran Competition Rules
Prizes will be given to the winners and all Contestants will receive a small token of encouragement for their participation.
The contestants may not negotiate their results with the judges.
If there are 6 or less contestants in any of the above-mentioned categories, Darul Hikmah has the right to omit the category.
For the contestants ages 16+: They must memorize Surah Mulk ayah 1-15 fluently before the competition day as they will need to recite it from memory after reading Surah Qamar ayah 1-15 with looking.
Judging
The contestants will be judged based on their reading with correct articulation, tajweed, clarity, and eloquence.
The contestants might be given a second chance in certain situations.
The contestants might be given a second chance in case of poor internet connection.
The contestants may not negotiate their results with the judges.
If a contestant is not present during the competition, he/she will automatically disqualify.
Awards
1st Place winners in each category: Trophy & Cash Prize of $50
2nd Place winners in each category: Metal & Cash Prize of $25
3rd Place winners in each category: Metal & Cash Prize of $15
Registration
Competition Date & Time: Saturday, April 3, 2021 @ 2:00 PM CST
Award Ceremony Date & Time: Saturday, April 10, 2021 @ 2:00 PM CST
Last Day of Registration: Saturday, March 27, 2021.
Quran teachers and ijaazah holders may not participate in the competition.
Please Choose Your Gender & Age Category to Register for the Quran Competition
