| Syazwani Hj Rosli |
AT THE 32nd National Tilawah Al-Quran Competition for Colleges and Secondary Schools, Abdul Mui’in bin Haji Abdul Hamid from Sengkurong Sixth Form Centre (PTES) and Dayangku Alya Syahirah binti Pengiran Haji Jofri of Berakas Secondary School (SMB) were announced champions of their respective categories.
The competition took place yesterday at the multipurpose hall of the Nusa Laila Puteri Secondary School’s Jangsak branch with Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Aziz bin Orang Kaya Maharaja Lela Haji Mohd Yusof, as the guest of honour.
The competition began with a recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by welcoming remarks from the event’s chairman, prior to the start of the competition. During the competition, participants rhythmically recited verses of the Al-Quran in front of a panel of respected judges, and the winners were announced near the end of the event.
For the male category, Mohd Amirul Husaini bin Moksin of Sayyidina Hasan Secondary
School came in second place, followed by Masrur Fuad bin Haji Asmat from the Sports School in third.
Nurul Hafizah binti Sani of Rimba Secondary School came in second place for the female category, while Nur Izzati Najihah binti Roslan from the Raja Isteri Girls High School (STPRI) came in third.
The winners were presented with their trophies and prizes by the guest of honour.
Among the competition’s objectives were to encourage students to recite the Al-Quran so that they will learn and appreciate the holy book in their daily lives as well as to instil a sense of love for the Al-Quran.
The event also served as a platform to prepare and train the young participants to develop their talents in reciting the Al-Quran to a higher level as well as to inculcate a spirit of competitiveness among the students and foster ties between them.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Dato Seri Setia Haji Abdul Aziz bin Orang Kaya Maharaja Lela Haji Mohd Yusof, in a group photo with participants of 32nd National Tilawah Al-Quran Competition for Colleges and Secondary Schools. – PHOTOS: SYAZWANI HJ ROSLI
Guest of honour presenting a prize to one of the winners at Nusa Laila Puteri Secondary School.
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