Children No Hinder in Engaging with Quran, Says Winner of National Contest
Azarman Sadeghi, who secured first place in the national event last week, shared her journey with IQNA.
Sadeghi, who began reciting the Quran at the age of six, said, "The sound of Quran recitation was always present in our home. My parents recited the Quran, my mother supported our recitation, and my father bought us rewards. My sister is also a memorizer of the entire Quran, and we are a Quranic family, praise be to God."
Sadeghi, who attended the competition with his young son, dedicated his victory to his mother, who had eagerly awaited this result. "I kiss her hand because after my father's death, she has been both a mother and a father to us," she said.
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When asked about the challenges of participating in such a high-level competition with a young child, Sadeghi responded, "It was not a problem for me. One of the blessings that brought me to the Quran competitions is my children. When I practice, my children hum along with me. My seven-year-old son imitates the style of the renowned Egyptian reciter, Mustafa Ismail, and even recites better than I do."
"My younger son also has a talent for recitation," she said, adding, "Everything we have is from the blessings of the Quran. My husband is also a memorizer of the entire Quran."
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Sadeghi highlighted the impact of the Quran on her family life, stating, "In all the ups and downs of life, my husband and I rely on God, and this is the secret of our success. Our main concern is raising Quranic children. We practice recitation, analyze the recitations of masters, memorize verses, and more at home. We have daily family recitations; every verse, word, and letter of the Quran brings peace. Even the Quran on our table brings a special tranquility to us."
In response to a question about what can bring peace to families amidst life's challenges, Sadeghi said, "We dedicate time every night to reading Tafsir."
Sadeghi also mentioned his previous participation in competitions with his elder son, where he achieved second place in the recitation category. "Now, with my second son, I have achieved first place. To women who do not have children and think that children might hinder their progress, and to mothers who think they cannot engage in Quran memorization or recitation because of their children, I say that every child brings their own sustenance."
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"All my successes and the material and spiritual blessings in my life have come after marriage and the birth of my children," she stressed.
The final stage of the 47th National Quran Competition for men, organized by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, is currently being held in Tabriz. The competition is open to the public and is also broadcast live from state TV and radio.
Previously, the women's competitions were held at the same venue from December 2 to 9.
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