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Holy Quran Memorization International
JEDDAH: Outstanding memorizers of the holy Quran from centers in Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and South America were honored during a ceremony organized by the Holy Quran Memorization International (HQMI) at Lailaty Hall here.Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal distributed gifts to memorizers and supervisors of the Quran study centers run by the organization in the five continents. The melodious Quran recitation by children from different countries added color to the event. Abdullah Basfar, secretary-general of HQMI, said an international conference on the Holy Qur'an would be held in Makkah next year. He said Crown Prince Sultan has donated SR25 million to HQMI in the form of an endowment. As many as 3,090 students have graduated from HQMIs Quran study centers in different parts of the world this year, he added. We have conducted nearly 200 local Quran recitation competitions and 71 training courses for teachers, sent 4,478 imams to different countries to lead Taraweeh prayers, and distributed 280,000 Quran copies and cassettes, Basfar said. Ahmed Mohammad Ali, president of the Islamic Development Bank and a member of HQMIs board of directors, said the organization runs 69 Quran learning institutes in 60 countries with more than 5,000 students. It also sponsors 952 Quran study classes. The organization has set out a strategic plan for the next 10 years, Basfar said, adding that the plan would be a good reference for Quran memorization centers in different parts of the world. He said HQMI had given scholarships to 237 students for higher studies. Basfar said as many as 20,683 students have so far graduated from the Quran study centers and institutes run by the organization in different countries. A scientific forum titled Toward developing an international reference for Quran teaching was held as part of HQMIs annual event with the participation of scholars from different parts of the Islamic world. HQMI, which is an affiliate of the Makkah-based Muslim World League, is the first such organization formed to take care of the Quran and promote its message. The organization also has a ladies wing in order to conduct various activities among women. Posted by: Classer 2008-09-11 |
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