Organised by Albayaan Islamic Council Trust
The International Prize for the Qur’an and Fiqh in South Africa is a prestigious international Islamic educational competition organised by Albayaan Islamic Council Trust, a registered nonprofit organisation in South Africa.
Established in 2025, the competition brings together talented Qur’an memorisers, Islamic scholars, students and distinguished guests from different countries to promote excellence in Qur’anic memorisation, recitation and Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).
The competition aims to strengthen Islamic education, encourage young Muslims to memorise and understand the Holy Qur’an, and promote unity, cooperation and knowledge-sharing among Muslim communities worldwide.
Objectives of the Competition
The main objectives include:
- Promoting Qur’anic Education: Encouraging the memorisation, accurate recitation and understanding of the Holy Qur’an.
- Advancing Islamic Jurisprudence: Strengthening participants’ knowledge of Fiqh and Islamic teachings.
- Supporting Young Talent: Recognising outstanding young Qur’an memorisers and Islamic students.
- International Cooperation: Bringing together participants, scholars and Islamic institutions from different countries.
- Preserving Islamic Heritage: Promoting the transmission of Qur’anic knowledge and Islamic values to future generations.
- Community Development: Inspiring Muslim communities to invest in Islamic education and youth development.
International Competition Editions
First Edition – Cape Town, 2025
The inaugural international competition took place in Cape Town in July 2025, attracting participants from different countries. The competition included memorisation of the complete Holy Qur’an and Islamic jurisprudence.
The first-place winner was Saidina Al-Alamy from Mauritania.
Second Edition – Cape Town, 2026
The second edition was held in Cape Town in July 2026 at the Old Mutual Conference Centre.
The event brought together international competitors, Qur’anic scholars, judges and distinguished guests. It featured Qur’an memorisation, Islamic jurisprudence, scholarly engagement and an awards ceremony recognising outstanding achievements.
The event’s international arrangements included representatives and guests from 28 countries.
Educational and Social Impact
Through this international initiative, Albayaan Islamic Council Trust seeks to establish South Africa as an important centre for international Qur’anic education and Islamic scholarship.
The competition provides opportunities for talented students to demonstrate their abilities, encourages Islamic institutions to strengthen their educational programmes, and promotes positive engagement between communities across national and cultural boundaries.
Long-Term Vision
Albayaan aims to develop the International Prize for the Qur’an and Fiqh into a globally recognised annual Islamic educational event, attracting distinguished scholars, international participants, educational institutions and supporting organisations.
The initiative reflects Albayaan’s commitment to educational excellence, youth empowerment, international cooperation and service to the Muslim Ummah.
Official Organisation: Albayaan Islamic Council Trust
Country: Republic of South Africa
Website: www.albayaan.co.za
Email: info@albayaan.co.za
