2012 Ramadan Quran Contest

Sponsored by An-Noor Qur'an Academy

The Qur'an contest goal is to encourage all Muslims to learn and memorize Quran using proper rules of tajweed and to make the speech of Allah swt near and dear to their heart.

We have six beginner levels (B1 through B6), six intermediate levels (I1 through I6), four advanced levels (A1 through A4), five very advanced levels (VA1 through VA5) and one Huffadh level (HA1). The purpose is to recognize and encourage participation at various levels of memorization and familiarity with tajweed.

Each level will have first, second and third place awards. The awards range from $300 to $25 depending upon the level.

Please donate generously to support the Qur'an contest. Checks should be made to IAR with "Qur'an Contest" in the memo.

Ramadan Qur'an Contest Rules

  1. A contestant can register in only one level
  2. Candidates who did not register before the deadline will not qualify to win the contest regardless of their performance
  3. Registration form can be filled online or dropped at the registration table in the lobby at IAR. The registration deadline is September 9 2012.
  4. The registration fee is $15.00 (nonrefundable) per contestant. The registration fee should be paid on the day of contest to cover cost of organizing the contest. The fees are not used for the financial awards given to the first, second and third place winners.
  5. An-Noor Quran Academy students can only apply in the very advanced levels (VA) based on their teacher's recommendation.
  6. If a contestant requires rescheduling of their test date due to personal hardship, there will be 20% deduction from their final score.
  7. Age is calculated as of October 6 2012.
  8. Boys and girls will not be judged separately, there will be at least one female judge in all categories.
  9. Incorrect information on date of birth may disqualify the contestant.
  10. Younger contestants can compete in higher level according to their abilities.
  11. During testing, contestant may be asked to recite any part(s) of the Surahs that they have memorized including the bonus Surah.
  12. Grade of the bonus Surah would only be considered to break a tie.
  13. Performance is based on Memorization, Tarteel (rules of Tajweed) and Pronunciation.
  14. Following Grading criteria will be followed:
    First Place 85% - 100%
    Second Place 70% - 84%
    Third Place 60% - 69%
  15. Top scorers will get the first, second and third places i.e. all three contestants can achieve scores in the range of 85% - 100%


Quran Contest Schedule

Application Deadline September 9 2012
Late Registration September 16 2012 with a late registration fee of $25
Contest Dates Will be announced on October 7 2012
Qur'an Contest Award Ceremony Will be announced later

Every registered participant should have received the Quran Contest Schedule based on their selected category. Please send email to quran-contest@islam1.org if you have any questions or have not yet received any email about the Quran Contest.


Contact

For more information or questions, please contact quran-contest@islam1.org


Levels

Level Age Surahs Bonus Surah 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
Beginners Level
B1 6 and under Ash Shams [91] Ad Duha [93] $50 $40 $25
B2 8 and under Al Fajr [89] Al Layl [92] $50 $40 $25
B3 10 and under Al Qiyama [75] An Naba [78] $50 $40 $25
B4 12 and under Al Mulk [67] Al Insan [76] $50 $40 $25
B5 13 and under Al Fath [48] Al Mumtahana [60] $50 $40 $25
B6 All Ages An Naml [27] Muhammad [47] $75 $65 $40
Intermediate Level
I1 6 and under Al Ghashia [88] to An Naas [114] Al Aala [87] $75 $65 $40
I2 8 and under Al Mutafifeen [83] to An Naas [114] Al Infitar [82] $75 $65 $40
I3 10 and under Al Haaqa [69] to An Naas [114] Al Qalam [68] $75 $65 $40
I4 12 and under At Tahreem [66] to An Naas [114] At Talaaq [65] $75 $65 $40
I5 13 and under Al Ahqaaf [46] to An Naas [114] Al Jathiyah [45] $75 $65 $40
I6 14 and under An Nahl [16] to An Naas [114] Al Hijr [15] $85 $75 $50
Advanced Level
A1 8 and under Al Mudathir [74] Al Infitar [82] $85 $75 $50
A2 10 and under Al Hashr [59] Al Jinn [72] $85 $75 $50
A3 13 and under Az Zukhruf [43] An Najm [53] $85 $75 $50
A4 All Ages Al Anaam [6] Al Kahf [18] $100 $85 $65
Very Advanced Level
An-Noor Qur'an Academy Student
VA1 9 and under Al Ahqaf [46] to An Naas [114]
(5 Juzz)		 Al Jathiya [45] $100 $85 $65
VA2 10 and under Ya Seen [36] to An Naas [114]
(8 Juzz)		 Fatir [35] $125 $100 $85
VA3 11 and under Al Room [30] to An Naas [114]
(10 Juzz)		 Al Ankaboot [29] $150 $125 $100
VA4 14 and under Maryam [19] to An Naas [114]
(15 Juzz)		 Al Kahf [18] $175 $150 $125
VA5 All Ages Yunus [10] to An Naas [114]
(20 Juzz)		 At Tawbah [9] $200 $175 $150
Huffadh Level
HA1 All Ages Complete Qur'an $300 $250 $200



Registration Form

The late registration for the Qur'an Contest closed on September 16. If you registered after that date then you are not eligible to win a prize. If you missed entering the Qur'an contest, please try to participate next year. May Allah swt reward you for your intentions to learn and excel in reading of the Holy Qur'an.