Islamic Studies College Organizes Annual Quran Competition "University Reciter"
The College of Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota, main center, has announced the organization of the annual Quran competition "University Reciter," which will be launched remotely during the months of Jumada Al-Thani and Rajab 1446 AH.
The announcement clarified that the competition is open to all students of knowledge, both inside and outside the university, and it includes four levels based on the amount of Quran memorized: Level Four (5 Juz from Surah Al-Ahqaf to Surah An-Nas), Level Three (Quarter of Yasin from Surah Yasin to Surah An-Nas), Level Two (15 Juz from Surah Al-Baqarah to Surah Al-Kahf), and Level One (the entire Quran from Surah Al-Baqarah to Surah An-Nas). The competition has three criteria: accurate memorization, application of Tajweed rules and stopping/starting, and fluency and good performance.
The announcement also detailed the testing dates, which will occur in three phases: the first phase will start in Jumada Al-Thani, on Saturday, the 20th, Monday, the 22nd, and Wednesday, the 24th of Jumada Al-Thani. This will be followed by the second phase in Rajab, on Saturday, the 4th, Monday, the 6th, and Wednesday, the 8th of Rajab. The final phase will take place on Saturday, the 18th, Monday, the 20th, and Wednesday, the 22nd of Rajab 1446 AH. The tests will last for two hours each day, starting from 9 PM to 11 PM Mecca time.
The announcement also specified the competition prizes, with three positions for each level: the first place in each level will receive a full scholarship, the second place will receive half a scholarship, while the third place will receive a certificate of appreciation accredited by the university.
It is worth noting that the announcement included a link to the competition group on WhatsApp for those interested in participating: