729 Individuals in 81 Quranic Teams in Qom Compete for National Round Qualification

Qom – The director of the Coordination Headquarters of Mosque Cultural-Artistic Centers in Qom Province announced that 729 people in 81 teams are competing in the provincial stage of the Mudhammatan Quran competitions, adding that the top teams will advance to the national stage.

According to Mehr reporter, Hojjat-ul-Islam Mohammad Reza Heydari in a conversation with reporters on Thursday afternoon, referring to the holding of the provincial stage of the 18th Madhamtan Quranic competition in Qom, stated: this competition will be held with the presence of members of the cultural and artistic centers of the mosques of the province in two sections of sisters and brothers, and the participants will compete with each other in various Quranic fields and arts related to this holy book.

He added: At this stage, 729 people are present in the form of 81 teams, and the winners of the provincial competitions will go to the national stage to show their capabilities on a wider level.

The director of the coordinating staff of cultural and artistic centers of the mosques of Qom province continued by explaining the disciplines of this course: the participants compete in disciplines such as recitation of the Tartil, general memorization of parts one, three and five, specialized memorization of 10 parts and 30 parts of the Holy Quran, as well as disciplines related to Quranic arts.

Referring to the team approach of Madhamtan competitions, Heydari said: One of the important features of these competitions is providing a field of collective activity for teenagers and young people, which can strengthen the spirit of cooperation, responsibility and group participation among them.

Stating that group activities in the mosque environment have a significant educational capacity, he added: These competitions provide an opportunity for young people to experience collective work in their neighborhoods and learn the skills of cooperation with others in addition to Quranic activities.

The director of the coordination headquarters of the cultural and artistic centers of mosques in Qom province stated: participation in group activities helps to develop people's capabilities and provides the basis for cultivating their individual and social capacities, therefore paying attention to this approach in cultural and Quranic programs is especially important.

Adherence to the Qur'an should become a lifestyle

Emphasizing the necessity of paying attention to the educational goals of Quranic competitions, Heydari stated: participation in these competitions should not be limited to only obtaining a rank, receiving a certificate or benefiting from prizes, but the main goal should be to establish a deeper connection with the Holy Quran and to know divine teachings.

He added: "Friendship with the Qur'an will reach the desired result when the teachings of this holy book flow into people's behavior and daily life and the participants try to practice its teachings in addition to learning and practicing the Qur'anic skills."

The director of the coordination headquarters of cultural and artistic centers of mosques in Qom province continued: gradually familiarizing teenagers with the teachings of the Holy Quran from an early age can help them in the path of knowing the truth, distinguishing right from wrong and moving on the path of monotheism and serving God.

Heydari pointed out: The ultimate goal of Quranic activities is to raise a generation that, in addition to being familiar with the concepts of the Quran, is familiar with this divine book and applies its teachings in their lives.