Frequently Asked Questions

1. Hifz Competition (Three-Round Format)

• Initial Round: Quranic recitation of four consecutive verses
• Secondary Round: Quranic recitation of four consecutive verses with Surah identification
• Final Round: Quranic recitation of four consecutive verses, Surah identification, and demonstration of Surah knowledge (reciting opening and closing verses)

2. Full Quran Competition

• Participants shall demonstrate their memorization through recitation of four consecutive verses from any part of the Holy Quran

3. Tilawat Competition

• Participants shall present a three-minute recitation of their chosen verse from the Holy Quran
• Emphasis will be placed on Tajweed rules and proper pronunciation

4. Azan Competition

• Participants shall present the complete Azan
• Assessment Criteria:
  • Adherence to proper pronunciation and traditional sequence
  • Excellence in vocal quality and melodic presentation
  • Mastery of breath control and appropriate pauses
  • Effectiveness in conveying spiritual significance
• Duration: Three to five minutes

The competition is open to all residents of Delhi. Age categories are: Junior (under 17) and Open Age. Participants must be able to recite the Qur'an with proper Tajweed.

The competition consists of two stages: Preliminary Rounds and Finals. In the Preliminary Rounds, participants come through either School Track (10 Islamic Schools with internal selection, 2 best per category) or Individual Track (open registration). For Finals, Hifz category will have maximum 24 participants per category (20 from schools, 4 from individual), while Tilawat & Azan will have 12 participants each (10 from schools, 2 from individual).

A panel of qualified judges will evaluate participants based on Tajweed, pronunciation, voice quality, and overall presentation. Detailed scoring criteria will be provided to all participants.