The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments has announced the launch of a major competition in Quranic sciences, in line with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to promote the understanding and proper interpretation of the Quran. The competition aims to foster a deeper understanding of the Quran and its teachings, and to encourage scholars and readers to engage with the holy book. The competition is open to scholars, imams, and readers from across Egypt.
The competition consists of four sub-competitions, each focusing on a specific aspect of Quranic sciences. These include a competition on Quranic sciences, a competition on the causes of revelation, a competition on Quranic syntax, and a competition on Quranic readings. Each sub-competition has two branches, one for imams, khateebs, and university professors, and another for non-imams, khateebs, and university professors. The competition is open to individuals under the age of 40 for most sub-competitions, with some exceptions for older participants.
The competition will be held over three stages, starting with a preliminary stage at the regional level, followed by a central stage in Cairo, and concluding with a final stage featuring a viva voce examination. A specialized scientific committee will be formed for each sub-competition to oversee the selection process. Participants are required to adhere to specific reference materials for each sub-competition and to focus on understanding and interpretation rather than mere memorization.
The Ministry of Endowments has specified that participants can only register for one sub-competition and that the competition is open to both men and women. The registration period for the competition will be open for 10 days from the date of the announcement. Prizes for the competition will be awarded to the top three winners in each sub-competition, with the first prize being 30,000 pounds, the second prize being 25,000 pounds, and other prizes also on offer.
The competition is part of the Ministry of Endowments' efforts to promote Quranic studies and to encourage a deeper understanding of the holy book. The Ministry has emphasized the importance of promoting a sound and informed understanding of Islamic texts and has expressed its commitment to supporting scholars and readers in their pursuit of knowledge. The competition is expected to attract a large number of participants from across Egypt.
The Ministry of Endowments has announced that the competition will be held in accordance with specific rules and regulations, including the requirement that participants adhere to specific reference materials and that they focus on understanding and interpretation rather than mere memorization. The Ministry has also emphasized the importance of promoting a culture of tolerance and understanding and has expressed its commitment to supporting the development of a sound and informed understanding of Islamic texts.
The competition is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Endowments to promote Quranic studies and to encourage a deeper understanding of the holy book. With prizes totaling half a million pounds, the competition is expected to attract a large number of participants from across Egypt. The Ministry's efforts to promote Quranic studies and to support scholars and readers are expected to have a positive impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Egypt.
Key points
- The competition consists of four sub-competitions, each focusing on a specific aspect of Quranic sciences.
- The competition is open to scholars, imams, and readers from across Egypt, with prizes totaling half a million pounds.
- The Ministry of Endowments aims to promote a sound and informed understanding of Islamic texts through the competition.
