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The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Malaysia wins double gold at 65th International Quran Recitation Contest
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia achieved a historic double triumph at the 65th International Al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA), securing top honours in both the men's and women's Tilawah categories. Aiman Ridhwan Mohamad Ramlan claimed the men's qari title with an impressive score of 97.01%, outperforming competitors from Indonesia and Turkey. Wan Sofea Aini Wan Mohd Zahidi brought equal pride to the nation by winning the women's qariah division with 95.88%, leaving reciters from Morocco and Indonesia in her wake. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented awards during the closing ceremony at Kuala Lumpur's World Trade Centre, attended by prominent religious and political figures. The memorisation categories saw international participants shine, with Germany's Usamah Barghouth leading the men's division at 98.25% and Syria's Tasneem Arian Omar topping the women's section with 97.5%. Malaysian contestant Putri Auni Khadijah secured second place in women's memorisation with 96.75%, demonstrating the country's strong Quranic tradition across competition formats. Winners in both Tilawah and Memorisation categories received RM40,000 cash prizes alongside jewellery from YaPEIM and commemorative certificates. Held from 2nd to 9th August under the theme 'Membangun Ummah MADANI', this year's MTHQA brought together 71 participants from 49 nations for Quranic excellence. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia uses AI to boost Quran appreciation among youth
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is intensifying efforts to foster Quran appreciation among younger generations by integrating modern technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), announced this during the closing ceremony of the 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA). Mohd Na'im emphasised the importance of nurturing a MADANI generation deeply connected to the Quran. He highlighted the role of religious agencies in advancing Quranic education. Darul Quran, under the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), was recognised as a leading centre for professional tahfiz education. The institution has produced thousands of skilled huffaz dedicated to serving the nation and the Muslim community. The minister also introduced the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative for tahfiz students. This programme aims to equip huffaz with technical, entrepreneurial, and professional skills alongside Quran memorisation. Mohd Na'im stated that the MTHQA, themed 'Membangun Ummah MADANI', reflects the government's commitment to uplifting the ummah. He expressed hope that the event, first held in 1961, would remain a unifying platform for Muslims worldwide. The 65th MTHQA saw participation from 71 contestants representing 49 countries. Winners in the recitation and memorisation categories each received RM40,000, jewellery from YAPEIM, and additional prizes. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and other dignitaries attended the ceremony, reinforcing national support for Quranic initiatives. – Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
MTHQA 2025: Malaysia clinches double victory in Quran recitation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia claimed both the men's and women's titles in the Tilawah (recitation) categories at the 65th International Al-Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) tonight. Aiman Ridhwan Mohamad Ramlan won the men's qari (male reciter) title with a score of 97.01 per cent, edging out Indonesia's Ahmad Azroi Hasibuan (95.13 per cent) and Turkey's Muhammed Yahya Yildizhan (93.88 per cent), who placed second and third respectively. In the qariah (female reciter) category, Wan Sofea Aini Wan Mohd Zahidi took first place with 95.88 per cent, ahead of Morocco's Fatima Zahra Assafar (89.38 per cent) and Indonesia's Nur Rahmiyatin Adhya (87.59 per cent). Prizes were presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the closing ceremony at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. Also present were Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, and Imam of the Al-Nabawi Mosque in Madinah Sheikh Dr Salah Muhammad Al-Budair. In the men's memorisation category, Germany's Usamah Barghouth topped the field with 98.25 per cent, followed by Syria's Mohammad Abdullah Masasati (98.01 per cent) and India's Mohammad Jamil Farhat (97.25 per cent). Syria's Tasneem Arian Omar won the women's memorisation category with 97.5 per cent, with Malaysia's Putri Auni Khadijah second (96.75 per cent) and Libya's Najway Ali Zaydan Alkourbu third (95.51 per cent). Champions in both Tilawah and Memorisation categories received RM40,000 in cash, jewellery sponsored by the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YaPEIM), additional prizes and certificates of appreciation. The week-long event, held from Aug 2 to 9 under the theme 'Membangun Ummah MADANI' (Developing a MADANI Ummah), featured 71 contestants from 49 countries. - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
MTHQA 2025 sees improved performances with stricter screening
KUALA LUMPUR: The 65th International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) has recorded a notable improvement in participant performances this year. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee attributed this to stricter preliminary screening. He stated that this approach ensures only highly qualified participants progress to the competition stage. 'The recitation in terms of melody and tajwid meets the expectations of the judges and is not like before, where some participants were somewhat excessive,' he said. Sirajuddin, who chairs the panel of judges, highlighted the strong mastery displayed by memorisation participants. 'For memorisation, there's nothing you can't answer. He gave a quote from the verse, and continued... the majority, you could say 99 per cent of the memorisation participants were able to answer,' he explained. Malaysian reciter Wan Sofea Aini Wan Mohd Zahidi shared her aspirations if she wins the competition. 'If I'm lucky enough to win, Insya-Allah, I want to continue my efforts to teach young people,' she said. Other participants include Mohamad Habil Walizada from Afghanistan and Kaiyrbay Dauken from Kazakhstan. The event is broadcast live on RTM's TV1 and JAKIM's official social media channels at 8.15 pm. Held under the theme 'Membangun Ummah MADANI,' the assembly runs from Aug 2 to 9. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will attend the closing ceremony tomorrow at 8 pm. - Bernama
Barnama
5 days ago
- General
- Barnama
Malaysian Qariah Among Finalists In International Quran Recitation Tonight
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's qariah (female Quran reciter) Wan Sofea Aini Wan Mohd Zahidi is among six finalists scheduled to recite in the final round of the 2025 International Quran Recitation and Memorisation Assembly (MTHQA) tonight. In a Facebook post, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) said the event will be held at Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, starting at 8.45 pm. 'Let's fill the hall and give our full support to our qariah,' the post read.
