Doha: The Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur'an Competition of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs honored all converts who participated in the 11th edition of this competition for the new converts' category, with approximately 200 male and female contestants from African and Asian communities residing in the State of Qatar.
The chairperson of the organizing committee of the Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Qur'an Competition, Malallah Abdulrahman Al Jaber, said that designating this category was part of the effort to engage converts in the Holy Qur'an contests to enhance fraternity and solidarity among them, in addition to strengthening their faith, teaching them the Holy Qur'an and its teachings, integrating them into the Islamic community, fostering fraternity, instilling correct Islamic precepts, and teaching Arabic as the key to understanding the Holy Qur'an.
The organization of this category is carried out in collaboration with the Sheikh Abdulla bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center in Doha, which serves the communities residing in Qatar, promotes Islamic culture, teaches Arabic to non-native speakers, and supports the education of new Muslims in religious matters and the Holy Qur'an.
The ceremony featured a video presentation showcasing the new Muslims' Quranic tests, along with remarks from several participants who expressed their joy in diligently memorizing the Holy Qur'an, the positive impact it has had on their lives, along with their commitment to the competition, while acknowledging the efforts of Awqaf, the organizing committee, and the Center.
At the closing ceremony, Al Jaber presented certificates of appreciation to six outstanding participants and took a group photo with all the new Muslims who participated in the event.
Following the event, the organizing committee distributed certificates and rewards to all participants, with cash rewards varying according to the level of memorization, performance, and recitation across the three categories.
