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Khaleej Times
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Young memoriser: Meet 15-year-old UAE resident who learned the Quran by heart in 2 years
At just 15, Muhammad Huzaifa has already achieved what many only dream of, he memorised the entire Holy Qur'an in just two years, continues to win awards in the UAE, and has now made the country and his community proud by winning an international Quran competition held in Portugal. Originally from Pakistan and a resident of Al Ain, UAE for the past 12 years, Huzaifa recently secured third place at the international Quran competition held at the Central Mosque of Lisbon, Portugal. The event saw participation from 148 contestants from across the world. Huzaifa competed against 26 others from 7 countries under the evaluation of a respected panel of judges from the UK, the US, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A student of Grade 8, Huzaifa balances a demanding routine between academics and his Quran studies. He attends school in the morning and continues his memorisation journey in the afternoon at Markaz Abu Bakar Siddique Quran Memorization Centre, run by AWQAF in Al Ain. 'I started memorising the Quran when I was 11, and I finished in just two years,' said Huzaifa, recalling his journey. 'I didn't find it hard, I enjoyed every part of it. My teachers and parents supported me every day, and I was blessed with a strong memory and a love for the Quran.' His parents, especially his father Mr Muhammad Usman Farooq accompanied him to Portugal for the competition. 'It was a proud moment for all of us,' said his father. 'Seeing your child stand among international participants and represent not just Pakistan, but also the UAE, is a blessing.' Huzaifa's melodious recitation has captivated many judges and audiences. Known for participating in nearly 20 competitions a year across the UAE, his confidence and passion shine through every verse he recites. 'When I was exiting the stage after my recitation in Portugal, many from the audience walked up to me and praised my voice,' said Huzaifa. 'I want to touch people's hearts when I recite. It's not just about memorisation, it's about feeling every word,' he said. Despite his packed schedule, Huzaifa also excels at school. He was recently awarded 2nd Runner-up in Grade 8 and received a Special Recognition Award for his overall academic performance. His two younger brothers and one sister have also begun memorising the Quran, following in his footsteps. Huzaifa shared a message for other students who want to memorise the holy book. 'Memorise the Quran with your heart and keep revising it. Participate in competitions to boost your confidence.'
Mid East Info
04-06-2025
- General
- Mid East Info
Habitat Schools in Ajman to Host Malayalam and English Eid Gah Prayers This Eid al-Adha - Middle East Business News and Information
Ajman, 04th June 2025: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat (AWQAF) is organizing special Eid al-Adha prayers at Habitat Schools in Ajman. The Malayalam Eid Gah will be held at Habitat School, Al Jurf, led by Ustad Muhammed Irshad Nadvi, and the English Eid Gah at Habitat School, Al Tallah, with the Khutbah by Awqaf Imam Tariq Muhammed Ibrahim. Both prayers will begin at 5:44 AM. The events will include dedicated parking, special arrangements for women's prayer areas, and aim to create an inclusive space for all communities to join in the celebration.
Al Etihad
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed honours winners of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award
8 Mar 2025 22:21 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has honoured the winners of the inaugural Emirates International Holy Quran Award, organised by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat (AWQAF).The ceremony, held on Saturday at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, was attended by His Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, along with prominent scholars hosted by His Highness the President during the holy month of ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State; His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Court; His Excellency Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa; Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Her Excellency Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairman of the Federal Agency of Early Education, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport; His Excellency Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; His Excellency Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement; and His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; along with a number of senior event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Ghaniya Ali Al-Azizi, followed by a short film about the award. The film highlighted the UAE's and its leadership's efforts in serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorisation through various initiatives, including the establishment of local and international Quranic centres, a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also highlighted the award's categories, objectives, and AWQAF's role in organising the Excellency Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat and Chairman of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award, delivered a speech expressing his deepest gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for his patronage of the Excellency emphasised that the award is a valuable addition to His Highness's initiatives aimed at further enhancing the spread of the Holy Quran, upholding its teachings, and honouring its memorisers within the UAE and beyond. His Excellency praised His Highness's continuous support for AWQAF, enabling it to achieve its goals with professionalism, innovation, and Excellency further highlighted that this distinguished initiative, made possible through the generous support of the UAE's leadership, serves as an inspiration to uphold the values and noble teachings of the Holy Quran, instilling them in future generations. His Excellency prayed for His Highness and the UAE's leadership, wishing them continued success and Excellency also extended his sincere appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for attending the event and honouring the winners. Congratulating the award recipients and their families, His Excellency encouraged them to continue their noble pursuit, embody the values of the Holy Quran in their lives, and serve as role models in their communities, commending the partners and supporting entities that contributed to the success of this competition. The award ceremony honoured a distinguished group of winners who secured first place in Quranic competitions and awards held globally in 2024, representing 10 the International Category, winners included Sheikha Alia bint Saeed Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum and Rashid Ali Khalfan Binkhalaf AlNaqbi from the United Arab Emirates; Lith Isehaq Al Kendi from the Sultanate of Oman; Mohammed Adnan AlOmari and Mohammed Sameer Magahed from the Kingdom of Bahrain; Mahmoud Ali Attiya Habib from the Arab Republic of Egypt; Ilias laMhayaoui from the Kingdom of Morocco; Ekaha Ould Beitate from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mohammed Sami Mitwali from Palestine; and Fatima Lawn Abubakar from the Federal Republic of the local category, the first-place winners were Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohamed Ali Alkabouri AlNaqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Ba Nabila, and Aisha Ali Mohamed Alechla Al Ali from the United Arab Emirates; Abdul Wadud Sorif Hussain from Bangladesh; Mansour Mohamed Mansour Elatrawy and Aesha Elsebaey Mohamed Mohamed Elbasyouni from Egypt; Ansam Ahmad Sweedan from Syria; and Zeinabou kbar from Mauritania. The award also honoured Mona Abdulqader Salem AlGhassani, Former Director of Religious Centers and Institutes Administration, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in recognition of her 20 years of service in promoting the Holy Quran. Additionally, the Emirates Red Crescent was honoured as a supporting entity of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the event and preserve it in the award's archives for future generations. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Sharjah 24
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Khaled bin Mohamed honours winners of EIHQA
The ceremony, held today at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, was attended by Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, along with prominent scholars hosted by His Highness the President during the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Court; Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa; Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Sara Musallam, Minister of State for Early Education, Chairman of the Federal Agency of Early Education, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK); Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi; Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport; Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement; and Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; along with a number of senior officials. The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Ghaniya Ali Al-Azizi, followed by a short film about the award. The film highlighted the UAE's and its leadership's efforts in serving the Holy Quran and supporting its memorisation through various initiatives, including the establishment of local and international Quranic centres, a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It also highlighted the award's categories, objectives, and AWQAF's role in organising the event. Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat and Chairman of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award, delivered a speech expressing his deepest gratitude to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his patronage of the award. He emphasised that the award is a valuable addition to His Highness's initiatives aimed at further enhancing the spread of the Holy Quran, upholding its teachings, and honouring its memorisers within the UAE and beyond. He praised His Highness's continuous support for AWQAF, enabling it to achieve its goals with professionalism, innovation, and excellence. Al Darei further highlighted that this distinguished initiative, made possible through the generous support of the UAE's leadership, serves as an inspiration to uphold the values and noble teachings of the Holy Quran, instilling them in future generations. He prayed for His Highness and the UAE's leadership, wishing them continued success and prosperity. Al Darei also extended his sincere appreciation to H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for attending the event and honouring the winners. Congratulating the award recipients and their families, he encouraged them to continue their noble pursuit, embody the values of the Holy Quran in their lives, and serve as role models in their communities, commending the partners and supporting entities that contributed to the success of this competition. The award ceremony honoured a distinguished group of winners who secured first place in Quranic competitions and awards held globally in 2024, representing 10 countries. In the International Category, winners included Sheikha Alia bint Saeed Maktoum Rashid Al Maktoum and Rashid Ali Khalfan Binkhalaf AlNaqbi from the United Arab Emirates; Lith Isehaq Al Kendi from the Sultanate of Oman; Mohammed Adnan AlOmari and Mohammed Sameer Magahed from the Kingdom of Bahrain; Mahmoud Ali Attiya Habib from the Arab Republic of Egypt; Ilias laMhayaoui from the Kingdom of Morocco; Ekaha Ould Beitate from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mohammed Sami Mitwali from Palestine; and Fatima Lawn Abubakar from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the local category, the first-place winners were Suhaib Ali Mohammed Dawood Abdullah, Omar Mohamed Ali Alkabouri AlNaqbi, Omar Muammar Ali Ahmed Ba Nabila, and Aisha Ali Mohamed Alechla Al Ali from the United Arab Emirates; Abdul Wadud Sorif Hussain from Bangladesh; Mansour Mohamed Mansour Elatrawy and Aesha Elsebaey Mohamed Mohamed Elbasyouni from Egypt; Ansam Ahmad Sweedan from Syria; and Zeinabou kbar from Mauritania. The award also honoured Mona Abdulqader Salem AlGhassani, Former Director of Religious Centers and Institutes Administration, General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat, in recognition of her 20 years of service in promoting the Holy Quran. Additionally, the Emirates Red Crescent was honoured as a supporting entity of the Emirates International Holy Quran Award. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to commemorate the event and preserve it in the award's archives for future generations.
