Over 300 Quranic students from six northern states converged on Bauchi State for the second edition of the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation Qur’anic Recitation Competition.
The states are Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Niger and Kaduna.
The opening ceremony, held yesterday in Bauchi, marked the commencement of the week-long programme, scheduled to run from May 4-10.
Speaking at the event, the Education Secretary of the Foundation, Malam Abdullahi Ismail, said the competition was aimed at promoting the correct recitation of the Qur’an as it was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
He said the event was also to boost the morale and commitment of the Qur’anic students.
“The Foundation initiated this annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition Musabaqa, which also includes components of Fiqh, Tauhid, and Sira, for students across Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
“It is designed to deepen Islamic education and elevate Qur’anic literacy,” Ismail said.
He added that the annual event would continue to strengthen the foundation of Islamic education across the region.
Sheikh Tijjani Dahiru, a prominent Islamic scholar, encouraged students to adopt the Qur’an as their lifelong guide.
He emphasised the importance of its continuous recitation and memorisation for moral and spiritual development.
In his presentation, Dr Mujitapha Abdulkadir, called on the government and relevant stakeholders to support the initiative by establishing permanent centers to host participants and enhance the competition. NAN
