Judgments in Iran Quran Contest Precise, Well Organized: Egyptian Expert
Mohamed Ali Jabin is in Mashhad serving as a member of the panel of arbiters in the final stage of Iran’s 41st International Holy Quran Competition.
The finals got underway in the holy city on Sunday, with the participation of representatives from 27 countries.
Jabin told IQNA that he has previously travelled to Iran twice to serve in the panels of judges in the country’s Quran competitions.
The Islamic Republic of Iran places special emphasis on the Quran, Quranic issues, and holding Quran competitions to encourage young people to memorize the Quran and follow its teachings, he said. “God willing, these competitions will be fruitful.”
In response to a question about holding the preliminary round of the competitions virtually and the final round in person, and its impact on participants’ performance, he said this method of conducting the competitions reduces organizational challenges and requires less time.
“Moreover, a greater number of participants will have the opportunity to take part in these competitions. Utilizing technology in organizing Quranic competitions will have a positive impact on both the participants and the organizers. God willing, those who are deserving and worthy will achieve the top ranks.”
He added that the judgments in the competition are carried out systematically and with precise planning, considering all the aspects and data-x-items that participants must adhere to.
The organization of the competition judgment process is in such a way that it allows participants to earn the points they deserve, he said, hoping that in all international Quran competitions, the judging process will be planned with the same level of precision.
He also hoped that future editions of the competition will include more categories like memorization of 20, 10 and 5 Juzes (parts) of the Quran.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Jabin said the connections between Egyptian Quran reciters and Quranic circles in Iran have existed for a long time and should continue to exist because the Quran serves as a constitution for Muslims.
“This relationship should not be severed. Special attention should be given to this matter in both Iran and Egypt to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience. Particularly in Iran, there are distinguished reciters who have won top ranks in international competitions. This success has stemmed from the connections and relationships that have existed, which Iranian reciters have benefited from.”
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Quran reciters and memorizers from 144 countries took part in the preliminary round of Iran’s 41st International Holy Quran Competition and from among them, representatives of 27 countries have made it to the finals in the men and women sections.
The finals, underway in the northeastern hoy city of Mashhad, will wrap up on Friday in a closing ceremony where top winners will be named and awarded.
The International Holy Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran is annually organized by the country’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization.
It aims to promote the Quranic culture and values among Muslims and showcase the talents of Quran reciters and memorizers.
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