Thamar University Launches the Greatest Messenger Competition for Quran Memorization

□ Thamar University Media | Rabi' Al-Awwal 5,1448. August 17, 2026

■ In an atmosphere of faith filled with remembrance of the Prophet and veneration of the Book of God, Thamar University, under the patronage of Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, the Rector of the University, launched the "Greatest Messenger" competition in the fields of Quran recitation, poetry, presentation, elocution, and chanting. This competition is part of the university's activities celebrating the anniversary of the Prophet's birth, embodying the meanings of love and emulation of the Messenger of God, may God bless him and his family and grant them peace, and drawing inspiration from his light, guidance, and noble life, under the slogan of God Almighty's words: {محمد رسول الله والذين معه ،اشدأ على الكفار ، رحماء بينهم.}

The competition was inaugurated this morning by Professor Dr. Abdulkafi Al-Rifai, the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs, on behalf of the University Rector, in the presence of the Rector's Assistant for Centers Affairs, Professor Dr. Essam Wasel, the Vice Dean of the Institute of Continuing Education for Student Affairs, Dr. Salah Al-Qawsi, the General Director of University Activities, Ahmed Al-Awamri, as well as a number of academics, administrative staff and participating students.

In his opening remarks, Professor Dr. Abdulkafi Al-Rifai expressed his gratitude to the University Rector, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, for his patronage of the competition, his interest in the Holy Quran and its sciences, and his continuous support for student and cultural activities. He emphasized that sponsoring such events stems from the University's mission to cultivate university graduates equipped with knowledge and values ​​derived from the Holy Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him).  Dr. Al-Rifai pointed out that the competition includes three main categories, memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran, poetry, presentation and elocution, and chanting.

This opens up broad opportunities for students to showcase their talents and abilities, and to invest their energies in fields that combine the light of the Quran, the beauty of words, and the sweetness of voice. It also instills in them the meaning of emulating the Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), whom the Lord of the Worlds testified to, saying: {And indeed, you are of a great moral character}.

Today's competitions, dedicated to memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran, witnessed the participation of 43 students (18 male and 25 female), who competed in the various memorization categories. This Quranic scene reflected the level of attention the university gives to the Book of God and the wealth of promising student talent within its colleges, who carry the Quran in their hearts and draw from its guidance in knowledge, conduct, and life.  In the student competitions, the results in the category of memorizing the entire Holy Quran saw Abdulrazzaq Saad Al-Yaari from the College of Education win first place, and Tariq Saeed Al-Shaari from the College of Medical Sciences share first place. Abdullah Mohammed Majali from the College of Medicine achieved first place in the category of memorizing ten parts, while Mohammed Mabrouk Al-Amisi from the College of Dentistry won first place in the category of memorizing five parts.

In the female student competitions, the Quran memorization categories witnessed outstanding competition. Ruqyia Saad Abu Hassan from the College of Medicine won first place in the category of memorizing the entire Holy Quran, while Amira Ali Shaafala from the College of Medical Sciences won first place in the category of memorizing twenty parts. Arzaq Abdulrazzaq Othman from the College of Medical Sciences won first place in the category of memorizing ten parts, and Rehab Mohammed Al-Salwi from the College of Medical Sciences won first place in the category of memorizing five parts.

These competitions reflected an exceptional level of memorization and mastery.  The student judging panel consisted of Professor Hassan Al-Mawshki, the University Rector's Consultant for Cultural Affairs, and Hafizh Jamal Al-Fatimi. The female panel included Hafiz Asma Abdullah and Asma Yahya. Both panels evaluated the entries according to established criteria for memorization, recitation, and performance, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and equal opportunities for competition. This enhances the value of the competition as a platform for showcasing Quranic talents and outstanding student abilities.

The "Greatest Messenger" competition is part of the program of events and activities implemented by Thamar University to commemorate the Prophet's birthday. It is organized by the Vice Presidency for Student Affairs, represented by the General Directorate of Youth Welfare, in cooperation with the Student Forum. This underscores the university's role in nurturing talent, developing skills, guiding young people's energies towards knowledge, creativity, and purposeful culture, and instilling the values ​​brought by the best of creation and God's mercy to all mankind.