Ejaza Online International Competition

for Memorizing and Reciting the Noble Qur’an

Ramadan 1448H – February 2027

Introduction:

All praise is due to Allah, who sent down the Qur’an as guidance for mankind, and peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad (peace be upon him), who said: “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”

Ejaza Online — one of the programs of the Qur’anic Studies Department at the Islamic University of North America (Mishkah) — has opened registration for the sixth edition of its international competition for memorizing and reciting the Noble Qur’an, in honour of the memorizers of the Qur’an. Teaching the Noble Qur’an across the ages has always been among the noblest works in which the righteous have competed and to which the hands of the virtuous have been extended, in belief that the effect of this work does not stop at one reader or one memorizer but extends to successive generations who inherit the Book of Allah in memorization, recitation, and practice.

We ask Allah to bless this blessed effort in organising this competition, to make the mighty Qur’an the spring of our hearts and the light of our concerns, to teach us of it what we do not know, to remind us of it what we have forgotten, and to grant us its recitation night and day in a manner that pleases Him.

O Allah, accept our supplication — and Allah is the Guarantor of success.

Purpose of the Competition:

Ejaza Online organises the International Competition for Memorizing and Reciting the Noble Qur’an. This year’s competition aims to encourage Muslims residing in Europe and the Americas to establish a firm bond with the Book of Allah, to motivate them to memorize and master its recitation, to compete in what is good, to introduce them to Ejaza Online, and to discover the outstanding students among them.

Competition Levels:

The competition this year consists of 3 levels as follows:

Level 1: Memorizing the entire Noble Qur’an:
With observance of the rules of Tajwid theoretically and practically, reciting according to at least one recognised riwaya, and knowledge of the meanings of vocabulary.

Level 2: Memorizing fifteen Juz:
The Juz must be consecutive, from any position in the Noble Qur’an, with good recitation, Tajwid, and knowledge of the meanings of vocabulary.

Level 3: Memorizing five Juz (for children under 15 years old):
The Juz must be consecutive, from any position in the Noble Qur’an, with good recitation and Tajwid.

Competition Stages:

Stage 1:

Applicants (male or female) submit an audio recording of the required verses, together with the completed application form.

Registration and evaluation of applications is now open, and the submission window closes on 15 Rajab 1448H, corresponding to 24 December 2026.

The panel of shuyukh evaluates the audio recordings, and preliminary results and statistics are announced on the website as they are reviewed.

Stage 2:

Scheduled online interview examinations are held for those who pass Stage 1, between 1–10 Sha’ban 1448H (9–18 January 2027).

Stage 3:

Final qualification rounds are held for the top ten of each level, in front of a committee of senior scholars of Qira’at, to determine the top five winners of each level, between 21–30 Sha’ban 1448H (29 January – 7 February 2027).

Finally, the names of the winners are announced during the month of Ramadan, by the will of Allah, with the prize ceremony scheduled for the night of 27 Ramadan 1448H (6 March 2027).

Audio Passages to be Recorded:

Level 1:

• From V. 142 to V. 152 of Surat Al-Baqarah
• From V. 27 to V. 40 of Surat Ṣad

Level 2:

• From V. 84 to V. 92 of Surat Al-‘Imran
• From V. 77 to the end of Surat Ya-Sin

Level 3:

• From V. 62 to the end of Surat Ar-Rahman
• From V. 22 to the end of Surat Al-Qiyamah

Terms of the Competition:

1. Residency in one of the countries of Europe or the Americas.
2. Winners of previous years may not participate in this year’s competition unless they participate in a section higher than the one they previously won.
3. Commitment to the announced deadlines for submitting recordings, examinations, and finals.
4. Recording the audio passages in a natural voice without any audio effects.
5. Recordings must be in MP3, AAC, or WMA format.
6. All audio clips must be named with the name of the Surah and the participant’s name.
7. Observance of the items listed in the “How to Register” section below.

Prizes:

The competition offers motivating cash prizes to encourage competition in the Book of Allah. Ejaza Online believes these prizes are a symbolic means of appreciation and encouragement, since the true honour and merit of the bearers of the Noble Qur’an is far greater than any prize could capture; rather, the intent is to motivate the people of the Qur’an to compete in the Book of Allah, to celebrate them publicly, and to inspire others to walk the path of memorization and mastery.

Level 1 prizes: Memorizing the entire Noble Qur’an:

Level 2 prizes: Memorizing half of the Noble Qur’an:

Level 3 prizes: Memorizing five Juz (for children under 15 years old):

Scholarships:

Scholarships in the Ejaza Online program at Mishkah University are awarded to the 4th, 5th, and 6th place winners in every level, for one academic semester (24 study hours).

Certificates of Appreciation:

Ejaza Online, at Mishkah University, awards certificates of appreciation to the top ten in every level, in recognition and acknowledgement of what they have memorized and beautifully recited from the Book of Allah Almighty.

Winners’ Honouring Ceremony:

Prizes and certificates of appreciation are presented in person at the Mishkah Masjid in Houston, USA, for contestants who are able to attend, in the presence of His Eminence the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Salah Al-Sawy, along with a number of scholars and senior reciters — may Allah preserve and honour them.

Winners who are unable to attend are not required to be present in order to receive their prize; their prizes are sent to them via the appropriate channel.

How to Register:

Participation in the competition means acceptance of the terms and conditions stipulated in this announcement.

The contestant’s data, a copy of the passport, and a copy of the residency document (for those not holding citizenship of a European or American country), together with the required audio recordings (in a natural voice without any audio effects), must be sent to:

support@mishkahu.com

Prizes are distributed in person at the Mishkah Masjid in Houston, USA.

Contestants unable to attend the prize ceremony must have the following information available so that their prize can be transferred to them if they are among the winners:

1. The full name as shown in official documents (passport or national ID card). The name must be that of the recipient, whether the recipient is the winner or someone acting on their behalf; that is, if the winner is a minor and the prize is to be received by a relative or friend, then the name of that relative or friend is required.
2. The full residential address of the recipient if the recipient is acting on behalf of the winner. The address must include the street name, apartment number or P.O. Box, county name, province or state name, the city the recipient lives in, and the country.
3. The recipient’s phone number.
4. A copy of the winner’s (or the recipient’s, if acting on behalf of the winner) national ID card or passport.
5. The official bank name of the recipient (not abbreviated).
6. The full address of the recipient’s bank. The address must be complete and show the location, city, state, and country.
7. Recipient’s bank account number and IBAN.
8. Currency of the bank account.
9. Bank SWIFT code.
10. Bank sort code or branch code, if applicable.

The prize must be received in a country not blocked by the USA monetary exchange; the contestant is responsible for verifying this from their side, and Mishkah University is not responsible for checking the list of countries blocked by the USA.

If the recipient does not have a bank account, the transfer can be made through Western Union or PayPal.

If through Western Union, all recipient information (other than bank information) must be provided, and the transferred prize will be received in the local currency (not in US dollars); Western Union also offers the option to transfer to a bank account, which requires the bank information listed above.

If through PayPal, the recipient must provide their PayPal account or its QR code.

If the contestant can obtain the information listed above, they may register for the competition; however, if this information is not manageable, Mishkah cannot guarantee the ability to send the prize should the contestant win.

Conclusion:

The Qur’an competition organised by Ejaza Online is not limited in its purpose to running a contest between contestants or handing out prizes to winners. This year it aims to fulfil a wider mission: encouraging Muslims residing in non-Muslim countries to strengthen their bond with the Book of Allah, motivating them to memorize and master its recitation, and opening the path for them to continue learning and benefit from the Qur’anic programs offered by the site.

Care has been taken that the competition be conducted electronically to enable contestants to participate easily and conveniently, using qualified judges to ensure the integrity and fairness of evaluation, and offering motivating cash prizes to encourage competition in the Book of Allah.

Thus, this competition integrates with the mission of Ejaza Online in serving the Noble Qur’an and its sciences, and reaching Muslims across the world.

We ask Allah to make this work sincere for His noble face, to bless everyone who contributes to teaching and spreading His Book, and to make the Noble Qur’an a light in the hearts of learners, a blessing in their lives, and a lasting legacy in their generations.

And Allah is the Guarantor of success.

Ejaza Online International Competition for Memorizing and Reciting the Noble Qur’an

Ejaza Online – a program of the Islamic University of North America (Mishkah)