FUMCI Sets To Hold 7th Edition Of Qur’an, Hadeeth competition

A foremost Islamic and charity organisation, Faith Unites Muslims Charity Initiative (FUMCI) is set to hold seventh edition of its annual age-grade Islamic knowledge based competition.

The competition, tagged, FUMCI Children Award for Excellence in Qur’an Recitation and Islamic Practice, according to the Amir of the organisation, Ustadh Abdul-Muiz Zubayr which is organised under the spiritual guidance of Sheikh AbdulRazak Mubasir Woleola Afaakaala in conjunction with former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sabit Adeyemi Kuforiji Foundation is scheduled to hold December 19.

Speaking at a press conference held at the FUMCI secretariat on Tuesday in Lagos, Zubayr informed that the competition is in five categories of Adab, Fiqh and Tawheed, Qur’an recitation, Hadeeth recitation and interpretation, Salat and the over-all best category.

He said, “This year’s edition is the 7th in its series and In shaa Allah, it is coming up on the 19th of December at the multipurpose hall of Iponri Housing Estate Central Mosque, Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos. Competition begins at 9am.

The competition covers essential aspects of Islam and it encourages Muslim children from ages 7 to 12 to be able to recite the Qur’an by heart and also refresh their knowledge of the religion.
We held the screening test in August, 2021 which was well attended by over 200 applicants from schools and Islamic and Arabic institutions from across Lagos and Ogun States.

Meanwhile, arrangements have been concluded for the hosting of the grand finale and successful candidates have been contacted. Like previous editions, we pray we will have an excellent outing.”