By Khalid Idris Doya The Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation has organised the second edition of its Annual Qur’anic Recitat...
By Khalid Idris Doya
The Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation has organised the second edition of its Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition (Musabaqa) to promote the reading of the Holy Qur’an and enhance Islamic education across the Nigeria.
Speaking during the opening ceremony in Bauchi yesterday, Gwani Abdullahi Ismail, Secretary of the Foundation's Directorate of Education, said the competition aimed to encourage students to commit themselves to Qur’anic recitation and improve their proficiency.
He explained that the foundation initiated the annual Qur’anic recitation competition which also includes aspects of Fiqh, Tauhid, and Seerah to strengthen students' understanding and love for the Qur’an and Islamic knowledge.
He added that the initiative seeks to ensure the widespread dissemination of Qur’anic education, taught as it was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), and to boost tqhe morale of Qur’anic students.
According to him, over 300 schools under the Sheikh Dahiru Foundation participated in this year’s competition, representing six states Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Niger.
He noted that winners from this competition will be selected to represent the Foundation at both national and international Qur’anic recitation competitions, including in countries like Morocco and Algeria.
He further revealed plans to expand the competition to include six more states next year.
At the end of the competition, prizes will be awarded to overall winners, while other participants will receive recognition for their efforts.
For his part, Dr. Mujtaba Abdulkadir, Dean of the School of General Studies at the College of Education, Legal and General Studies, Misau, called for the establishment of Centre for Qur’anic Studies dedicate in training teachers, and students to become experts in Qur’anic and related studies.
"Many students attend Qur’anic schools, but they often lack adequate support. While the government supports formal education in Bauchi and other states, Qur’anic schools remain underserved," he said.
"We urge the government to ensure that Al-Majiri students also benefit from the same resources given to formal schools. Integrating them into the mainstream will increase their value and benefit to the Ummah," he added.
He also appealed to government authorities, wealthy individuals, and politicians to support Qur’anic schools and help advance educational development and societal growth.
Sayyid Ahmad Tijjani, the representative of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi at the event, reaffirmed Sheikh Dahiru’s lifelong dedication to the service of the Qur'an.
He noted that the Foundation continuously evolves to improve Qur’anic education and that the annual competition has fostered increased enthusiasm and commitment among participating schools.
Sayyid Ahmad Tijjani recalled that Katsina State won last year’s edition.
Tijjani also highlighted the Foundation’s broader goals, including the propagation of both Islamic and Western education, establishment of model Qur’anic schools, construction of mosques and Islamic centers, and the organisation of religious preaching.
He concluded by stating that the Foundation is committed to societal re-orientation, human rehabilitation through authentic Islamic knowledge, the promotion of peace among the Muslim Ummah, and providing humanitarian services to the less privileged in all areas of life.
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