This category is considered one of the highest levels of competition in the India Quran Award. It aims to honor memorizers who have combined mastery of memorizing the Book of Allah Almighty with an understanding of its general meanings through Tafsir. This category seeks to prepare an outstanding Quranic generation that combines perfected memorization with a conscious realization of the Quran’s objectives, contributing to the consolidation of Quranic values in scientific and practical life.
Testing and Stages:
The competition for the Complete Memorization with Tafsir category goes through several progressive stages to ensure the selection of the best contestants across India:
Stage One: Qualifiers at the School Level
- Conducted within schools, institutes, and educational institutions.
- Selecting the best eligible contestants for the next stage.
- Preliminary evaluation in memorization and recitation.
Stage Two: Qualifiers at the District Level
- Gathers qualifiers from various schools within a specific geographical area.
- A more precise test in the accuracy of memorization and quality of recitation.
- Selecting elite contestants to qualify for the state level.
Stage Three: Qualifiers at the State Level
- Gathers qualifiers from districts within each state.
- A comprehensive test in memorization, Tafsir, and performance.
- Selecting the best contestants to represent the state in the national final.
Stage Four: The National Final
- Participated by the elite contestants from all states of India.
- An advanced test in memorization, Tafsir, and Tajweed.
- Announcement of winners and honoring them at the closing ceremony.
Participation Requirements
- 1The contestant must have perfectly memorized the entire Holy Quran.
- 2Adherence to the rules of Tajweed during recitation.
- 3Ability to answer general questions regarding the interpretation (Tafsir) of the Holy Quran.
- 4Compliance with the regulations and instructions approved by the organizing committee.
- 5Registration through the official award website during the specified period.
- 6Commitment to attend at the scheduled times for qualifiers and finals.
Registration Note
- 1To participate in the India Holy Quran Award, educational institutions must register student data through either manual entry or bulk upload of Excel/CSV files via the official website.
- 2The process requires submitting institution and supervisor details, followed by a review and confirmation phase.
- 3Registration is strictly limited to approved schools and institutes rather than individual applicants.
Honoring and Rewards
Frequently Asked Questions
Male and female students and graduates affiliated with Islamic schools, institutes, and educational institutions in various Indian states are eligible to participate, provided they fall within the age group of 12 to 30 years, according to the conditions specified for each category.
No, participation in the India Quran Award is completely free, as part of supporting and encouraging the service of the Qur’an.
No, registration is strictly done through approved schools, institutes, and educational institutions to ensure proper organization and follow-up.
Judging is conducted by a specialized scientific committee comprising elite scholars, reciters, and experts in the sciences of the Holy Quran, who possess competence and experience in the fields of memorization and recitation.
Registration begins on May 1, 2026, and continues until August 15, 2026.
The award includes two main categories:
- Complete Memorization of the Holy Quran with Tafsir
- Holy Quran Recitation (Tajweed and Performance)
There is no independent category dedicated solely to females; the award allows participation for both males and females, organizing participation in a manner that respects appropriate Islamic and organizational guidelines.
The competition is held in progressive stages: qualifiers at the school level, then at the district level, then at the state level, and finally the national final. This ensures the selection of the best contestants across India.
