College of Islamic Studies Announces Launch of 3rd Annual Qur’an Competition
Minnesota - Special Report
The College of Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota (Main Center) has announced the opening of registration for the 3rd edition of its Annual Qur’an Competition for the year 1447 AH. The competition will be held remotely and is open to male and female students from within and outside the university, in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere that enhances memorization and recitation skills.
This initiative comes as part of the university’s ongoing programs aimed at instilling Qur’anic values and nurturing a generation proficient in memorizing and reciting the Book of Allah, within an academic and educational framework combining scholarly excellence with spiritual growth.
The competition comprises three levels designed to accommodate varying memorization abilities: memorizing the entire Qur’an, memorizing fifteen Juz’, and memorizing five Juz’, allowing students at different stages to participate.
According to the organizing committee, the competition will be conducted in two rounds. The first round will take place on Monday and Wednesday, 24 and 26 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1447 AH (corresponding to 15 and 17 December 2025). The second and final round will be held on Monday and Wednesday, 2 and 4 Rajab 1447 AH (22 and 24 December 2025). The closing ceremony and announcement of winners is scheduled for Sunday, 20 Rajab 1447 AH (9 January 2026), in an official event honoring top participants.
The university has allocated distinctive and motivating prizes for this year’s competition. First-place winners in each category will receive a full scholarship and the University Shield, second-place winners will receive a half scholarship and the University Shield, while third-place winners will be awarded an official Certificate of Appreciation and the University Shield.
The College emphasized that the competition aims to strengthen students’ connection with the Qur’an, enhance memorization and recitation skills, promote academic excellence, and open opportunities for scholarships and institutional recognition.
The College invited all interested male and female students to register through the announced links, noting that this year’s edition will feature stronger competition, improved organization, and greater impact-reflecting the university’s continuous commitment to serving the Qur’an and its people.
The announcement concluded with an inspiring message, affirming that the competition represents a unique opportunity for spiritual and academic elevation, recalling the verse: “And let the competitors compete” (Al-Mutaffifin 83:26).
