Question: Why is a Qur’an recitation competition held, and is there any evidence from the Sunnah for it, and what is its purpose?
Answer: There is no harm in holding a Qur’an or Hadith competition, or any other academic competition, to encourage learning and promote Islamic knowledge. I personally conduct a question-and-answer competition among my students every month, asking questions based on previous lessons and awarding prizes to those who answer correctly. The aim is to encourage interest in religious knowledge, and there is no objection to this from an Islamic perspective. The same applies to Qur’an recitation competitions. Such competitions awaken an interest in the Qur’an among children and the general public, and help to strengthen the bond with the Book of Allah.
Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah
Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia
English Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail
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