Boosting Confidence: Participating in Quran competitions can help boost a child’s confidence in their Quranic knowledge and skills. When children see their hard work paying off, it instills a sense of pride and accomplishment, encouraging them to continue their efforts in learning and improving.
Improving Memorization Skills: Quran competitions, especially those focused on memorization, can significantly improve a child’s ability to retain information. As they memorize more verses and surahs, their memory and concentration skills are enhanced, which can also benefit them in other areas of their education.
Encouraging Healthy Competition: Healthy competition can be a powerful motivator for children to excel in their studies. Quran competitions provide an opportunity for children to challenge themselves and others, fostering a desire to improve and achieve their best.
Enhancing Social Skills: During Quran competitions children interact with other participants, they learn how to communicate effectively, collaborate, and respect others’ opinions. Hence participating in Quran competitions could also help children develop their social skills.
Develop Discipline and Time Management: Preparing for Quran competitions requires commitment, dedication, consistency, and hard work. Children shall allocate time for practice and study, which can help them develop essential time management and self-discipline skills. These skills can serve them well throughout their lives, both academically and professionally.
Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships: When parents support their children in preparing for the Quran competitions, it creates a shared sense of purpose and hence strengthen their bond. Parents can play a crucial role in motivating and guiding their children, leading to a deeper connection and understanding between them.
Fostering a Sense of Community: Quran competitions bring children, parents, and community members together in a shared celebration of Islamic knowledge and values. These events can foster a strong sense of community and unity, promoting cooperation and understanding among different families.
How it is Organized
1. An appropriate curriculum for each age group for every competition category is set.
2. Clear guidelines and criteria for judging are provided.
3. Support, resources and guidance (such as study materials, workshops, references etc.) are provided to help children prepare for the competition.
4. To create an encouraging, positive and supportive atmosphere that celebrates every child’s performance and achievements, regardless of their ranking in the competition, each child receives a certificate of participation.
5. Winning in a Quran competition is a significant achievement. A Ceremony with all participants is held to recognize the winners in each category and each age group to motivate those who did not win in a particular competition to aim high for the next one.