The World Organization for Al‑Azhar Graduates, in cooperation with the Abu El‑Enein Charity Foundation, on Monday honored 26 Egyptian and international winners of the annual Beautiful Voices Qur’an recitation competition, celebrating excellence in melodic delivery while upholding the rules of tajwid.
The award ceremony was attended by Major General Wael Bekhit, Deputy Chairman of the Organization’s Board of Trustees, and brought together competitors from Egypt and several countries, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting Qur’an memorizers and promoting refined, authentic recitation.
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Haddad, Scientific Advisor to the World Organization for Al-Azhar Graduates, underscored the centrality of beautiful recitation in Islamic tradition, citing Prophetic guidance that encourages adorning the Qur’an with one’s voice. He stressed that improving one’s voice in recitation is a core religious objective inseparable from mastering tajwid and reflecting deeply on meaning and purpose.
Dr. Al-Haddad highlighted Egypt’s historic role in Qur’anic scholarship and recitation, noting that the renowned reciter Warsh emerged from Egypt and that his narration spread widely across the Maghreb. He added that Egypt is witnessing a revival of its classical recitation schools, known for disciplined performance and melodious delivery—an enduring reality captured by the saying: “The Qur’an was revealed in Mecca and recited in Egypt.”
He also announced a forthcoming joint project between the Organization and the Foundation to provide advanced training for winners with outstanding voices, aiming to discover, nurture, and professionally prepare promising Qur’anic talents.
Representing the Foundation, Dr. Fayrouz Abu El-Enein said the Qur’an remains a spiritual refuge amid life’s pressures, granting believers serenity and balance. She noted that listening to master reciters offers continually renewed Qur’anic messages, and emphasized that the true challenge lies not only in learning to recite, but in living by the Qur’an and contemplating its meanings as a comprehensive way of life.
She added that many principles discussed in modern psychology are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings, and that the Qur’an helps foster healthy coexistence and balanced human relationships—hence the Prophet’s guidance to adhere to the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Radio host Saad Al-Mat’ani, General Supervisor of the competition, described the event as a fruit of sustained cooperation between the two institutions. He said such initiatives strengthen service to the Qur’an, encourage adherence to tajwid, and provide a vital platform for discovering and refining emerging talents. He also pointed to years of collaboration on Qur’an competitions for international students, particularly during Ramadan, noting their lasting impact on connecting younger generations to recitation, reflection, and ethical conduct.
The list of winners included 26 participants from Egypt and abroad, representing India, Bangladesh, Guinea, Uzbekistan, and Malaysia.
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