Announcing the winners of the 27th King Salman Award for Memorizing the Holy Quran
His Excellency the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, and General Supervisor of Local and International Quranic Competitions, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Latif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, approved the results and names of the winners of the 27th King Salman bin Abdulaziz Local Competition for Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Quran for Boys, held in 1447 AH. The final rounds of the competition were held in Riyadh, with 129 contestants competing for valuable cash prizes totaling over seven million Saudi Riyals.
A long history of serving the Book of God
The King Salman Award for Memorizing the Holy Quran is a beacon of care for the Book of God in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Launched more than two decades ago, its noble aim is to encourage the sons and daughters of the nation to engage with the Holy Quran through memorization, understanding, and contemplation. The competition enjoys the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – which grants it a prestigious status and reflects the great attention the wise leadership pays to serving the Holy Quran and its people, and instilling its values in the hearts of future generations.
The importance of the award and its impact on society
The significance of the award transcends mere fair competition, becoming a fundamental driver in building a generation deeply connected to its faith and its tolerant Islamic values. Locally, the competition fosters a spirit of healthy competition, strengthens national and religious identity, and showcases exceptional Quranic talents who represent the Kingdom on the international stage. Regionally and internationally, the award solidifies the Kingdom's position as a leader of the Islamic world and a patron of the Holy Quran, setting an exemplary standard in the care of God's Book. Furthermore, its winners become ambassadors of Quranic values within their communities.
Winners in the six competition categories
The 27th edition witnessed fierce competition among 129 contestants across six different categories, judged by a panel of leading experts in Quranic sciences. The following is a list of the winners in each category:
First branch: Memorizing the entire Holy Quran with interpretation
- First place: Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Abdulrazzaq Al Mutawa (400,000 riyals)
- Second place: Abdulrahman bin Mukhtar bin Ahmed Mohammed (375,000 riyals)
- Third place: Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Abdullah Kaddaf (350,000 riyals)
Branch Two
- First place: Asil bin Mohammed bin Mualla Al Mafouz (250,000 riyals)
- Second place: Omar bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Subaih (225,000 riyals)
- Third place: Ahmed bin Hamed bin Rashid Al-Sahli (200,000 riyals)
Third branch
- First place: Muhanna bin Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al-Muhanna (180,000 riyals)
- Second place: Bilal bin Nafe’ bin Salim Allah Al-Hujaili (170,000 riyals)
- Third place: Mahmoud bin Riyadh bin Mahmoud Falatah (160,000 riyals)
Branch Four
- First place: Khalid bin Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz Al-Askar (120,000 riyals)
- Second place: Abdulrahman bin Tarad bin Tarfa Al-Anzi (110,000 riyals)
- Third place: Amin bin Mohammed bin Abdul Latif Mohammed (100,000 riyals)
Fifth branch
- First place: Anas bin Ali bin Tawila Al-Mutairi (60,000 riyals)
- Second place: Awad bin Sarhan bin Awad Al-Rashidi (55,000 riyals)
- Third place: Anas bin Yousef bin Mohammed Saleh Abduljawad (50,000 riyals)
Branch Six
- First place: Tamim bin Saud bin Dhaifallah Al-Anzi (35,000 riyals)
- Second place: Anas bin Mohammed bin Abdulwahid (32,500 riyals)
- Third place: Bassam bin Hamed bin Atallah Al-Saati (30,000 riyals)
Praise and congratulations
In closing, His Excellency Minister Dr. Abdul Latif Al-Sheikh commended the outstanding level demonstrated by the contestants, reflecting their deep connection to the Holy Quran and their mastery of its memorization and recitation. He congratulated the winners and their parents, urging them to be positive role models in their communities and to continue their journey with the Holy Quran. He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince – may God protect them – for their generous support and constant care for all that serves the Holy Quran and honors its people.
