| Abdul Hakiim Yakof |
HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, attended the National Level Nuzul Al-Quran ceremony 1438H at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre (ICC), Berakas last night.
His Majesty was greeted on arrival by Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, the Minister of Religious Affairs and Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Major Events in Islamic Calendar for 1438 Hijrah and other members of the committee.
Also in attendance were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik.
The event began with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, the State Mufti.
This was followed by the welcoming remarks by the Minister of Religious Affairs, where he highlighted that the audience will see recitations from seven of the best Al-Quran participants, comprising five best National Level Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition participants, and two top participants from the Religious Ministers of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (MABIMS) Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition.
“Alhamdulillah, this year 229 have taken part in the National Level Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition; while in the previous year only 209 participated. This is an increase of 20 participants, while the MABIMS Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition saw an increase of eight participants this year,” noted the minister.
The winners of this year’s National Level Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition finals and the MABIMS Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition were announced by Haji Abdul Rajid bin Haji Mohd Salleh, the Director of Mosque Affairs, also the Chairman of the Judging Committee.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik being greeted upon arrival. – PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam at the event
ABOVE & BELOW: His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam presenting the award to the winner of Category A, Nur Kamaliah binti Haji Jahri (L), and the winner of Category B, Awangku Muhammad Fakhrur Razey bin Pengiran Damit
His Majesty presenting the award to the winner of Category C, Hajah Norhidayatul Mukminah binti Haji Puteh
His Majesty presenting the award to the winner of Category D, Abd Aziz bin Noor Nasran (ABOVE), and the winner of Category E, Muhammad Hasbul Wafi bin Haji Ahmad (BELOW)
His Majesty presenting the award to the winner of Category memorizing of Juzuk 10 of Al-Quran, Ainaa Zahirah binti Haji Abdul Manap (ABOVE), and the winner of Category memorizing of Juzuk 30 of Al-Quran, Muhammad Hazri bin Haji Mohammad Hamzani (BELOW)
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah; and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik during the event
The competition’s Category A (age 11 and below) involved the following chapters from Juzuk 30 of the Al-Quran: Surah Al-Buruj; Surah Ath-Thariq; Surah Al-A’laa; Surah Al-Ghaasyiah; Surah Al-Balad; Surah Asy-Syams; Surah Al-Lail; and a compilation of Surah-Surah Lazim starting from Surah Adh-Dhuhaa until Surah An-Naas, together with the understanding and interpretation of Surah Al- Ghaasyiah, Surah Al-Fajr, Surah Adh-Dhuhaa and Surah Al-Qadr.
For this category, first place was taken by Nur Kamaliah binti Haji Jahari, earning her a cash prize of $1,500, a trophy and certificate. Finishing in second place was Ezyan Adibah binti Mohd Hanafi; who received $1,000, a trophy and a certificate. Aisyah Syamila binti Dr Haji Gamal Abdul Nasir who was placed third received $750, a trophy and a certificate.
Category B (age 17 and below) involved the memorisation of the Al-Quran verses of Surah Luqman, Surah As-Sajdah, Surah Yaasiin, Surah Al-Insan, Surah Ar-Rahman Surah Al-Waqi’ah, and Surah Al-Mulk, along with the understanding and interpretation of Surah Al-Jumuah, Surah Al-Munafiqun, and Surah Ath-Thalaq.
Category B was won by Awangku Muhammad Fakhrur Razey bin Pengiran Damit, receiving $2,000, a trophy and certificate. Second place was taken by Nur Syafiqah binti Mohammad Saidi. She received $1,500, a trophy and a certificate. Third place went to Fatin Amal Sakinah binti Dr Zulkifli; who received $1,200, a trophy and a certificate.
Participants in Category C were required to memorise three Juzuks of the Al-Quran: from Juzuk 1 until Juzuk 3, along with the understanding of Juzuk 3. This category was open to all age groups.
First place for this category was won by Hajah Norhidayatul Mukminah binti Haji Puteh. She received $2,800, a trophy and a certificate. The second place winner was Pengiran Hairuldin bin Pengiran Haji Mohd Tali @ Pengiran Muhd Khairuddin. He received $2,000, a trophy and certificate. Third place went to Norhanisah binti Haji Abdul Rani; who received $1,500, a trophy and a certificate.
Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Haji Awang Othman, the Minister of Religious Affairs and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Major Islamic Events Celebrations 1438 Hijrah
Members of the Diplomatic Corps attending the event last night
Photos above & below show participants of the competition
Category D participants were required to memorise 15 Juzuks of the Al-Quran from Juzuk 1 until Juzuk 15 as well as the understanding of Juzuk 11. This category was open to all ages.
First place was won by Abdul Aziz bin Noor Nasran, who received $3,500, a trophy and certificate. Second place went to Nurkamaliah binti Haji Muhammad Ridzuan. She received $2,500, a trophy and certificate. The third place winner was Asiah binti Haji Ibrahim, receiving $2,000, a trophy and certificate.
Category E participants were required to memorise 30 Juzuks of the Al-Quran from Juzuk 1 to Juzuk 30 along with the understanding of Juzuk 22. The category was open to all ages.
The first place winner was Muhammad Hasbul Wafi bin Haji Ahmad, receiving $5,000, a trophy and certificate. The second place winner was Muhammad Hidayatullah Sunazul Fikar bin Suip, receiving $3,500, a trophy and certificate. The third place winner Muhammad Khairulmuhtadee bin Hamzah received $2,500, a trophy and certificate. The consolation prize winners received $800, a trophy and certificate.
The event continued with the two categories of MABIMS Al-Quran Memorisation and Understanding Competition 1438 Hijrah.
In the category for memorising of Juzuk 30 of Al-Quran along with the understanding of Juzuk 22 for those aged 30 and below, first place went to Muhammad Hazri bin Haji Mohammad Hamzani from Brunei Darussalam who received $7,000, a trophy and certificate. In second place was Nur Amalina binti Azharuddin from Malaysia receiving $5,000, a trophy and a certificate; while third place went to Khobirul Amru from the Republic of Indonesia, who received $4,000, a trophy and certificate.
For the category for memorising of Juzuk 10 of Al-Quran along with the understanding of Juzuk 8 for those aged 20 and below, the first place winner Ainaa Zahirah binti Haji Abdul Manap from Brunei Darussalam received $4,000, a trophy and certificate. Second place winner Iffah binti Abdul Rahim from Malaysia received $3,000, a trophy and certificate. The third place winner Muhammad Nurdarwis bin Anuar from the Republic of Indonesia received $2,000, a trophy and certificate.
This year’s National Level Nuzul Al-Quran ceremony 1438H is themed ‘Al-Quran Temanku Menceriakan Hidupku’.
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