Abdi, who is competing in the recitation category, was asked by the panel of judges to recite Verses 1-8 of Surah Ghafir:

“Ha. Mim. This Book is a revelation from God, the Majestic and All-knowing. The Forgiver of sins and the Acceptor of repentance. Stern in retribution, the Bountiful, there is no god except He and to Him is the arrival. None but the unbelievers dispute concerning the verses of Allah. So do not be deluded by their going to and fro in the land. The people of Noah who lived before and the Confederate tribes who lived after them rejected Our revelations. Every nation schemed against its Messengers to seize them and disputed against them to defeat the truth. But torment struck them and how terrible was their retribution! The word of your Lord that the disbelievers will be the dwellers of hell fire has already been decreed. The bearers of the Throne glorify their Lord with His praise. They believe in Him and ask Him to forgive the believers. They say, ‘Our Lord, Your mercy and knowledge encompass all things. Forgive those who turn to You in repentance and follow Your path. Lord, save them from the torment of hell. Lord, admit them and their fathers, spouses, and offspring who have reformed themselves to the gardens of Eden which You have promised them. You are Majestic and All-wise.’”

Kuwait’s 12th inauguration international Holy Quran competition began on Wednesday.

As many as 121 Quran reciters and memorizers from different countries are taking part in the international event, which will run through November 15.

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The contenders compete in five categories featuring memorization of the Holy Quran, recitation, and Tajweed at different levels.

Milad Asheghi in memorization of the entire Quran for adults, and Abolfazl Mirabi in memorization of entre Quran for children are Iran’s other contestants in the international Quranic event.

Following footage features Abdi’s recitation at the competition:

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