Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim with officials and honouree during ceremony.
DOHA: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim has honoured two Qatari students who completed memorising the entire Holy Quran, recognising their achievement and the role of Quranic centres in nurturing young generations.
The Minister honoured Abdullah Ahmed Al Muhannadi and Abdulrahman Jamal Yaqoub Al Jaber, both students at Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre, during a ceremony held at the centre in Izghawa. The event was attended by the students’ parents, the centre’s educational and administrative staff, and ministry officials.
The ceremony opened with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a presentation highlighting the centre’s educational and religious programmes and its students’ achievements in memorisation, recitation and Tajweed. Students and teachers also took part in activities showcasing the knowledge and values acquired through their studies.
Addressing the ceremony, the Minister congratulated the two students and their families, describing the memorisation of the Holy Quran as a great blessing and an honourable achievement.
He said recognising young Qatari Quran memorisers was intended to acknowledge their dedication and perseverance, while encouraging them and their peers to continue pursuing religious knowledge and adhering to the teachings of the Holy Quran in words and deeds.
Al Ghanim reaffirmed the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ commitment to supporting Quranic centres, improving their educational environments and developing their programmes and curricula. He also highlighted the importance of training teachers and Quran instructors to maintain the quality of education and memorisation.
He said the centres played a vital role in raising generations grounded in Islamic values, strengthening national identity and fostering religious and moral principles.
The minister praised the efforts of Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre’s educational and administrative teams in teaching children the Holy Quran and helping them memorise it. He also commended parents for their continued encouragement and follow-up, stressing the importance of cooperation between families and Quranic centres in achieving such results.
Representatives of the centre said its educational approach combines accurate memorisation with a proper understanding of Quranic meanings, alongside teaching students good manners and moral values. They noted that the two students’ achievement reflected cooperation between the centre’s management, teachers and parents, supported by the ministry.
Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre is a specialised centre affiliated with the ministry that focuses on the Quranic and educational development of Qatari students.
