Online application started on July 15 2025

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AP Aslam

Holy Quran Award 2025

Encouraging the study and understanding of the Holy Qur'an. Promoting excellence in Qur'anic learning.

The AP Aslam Holy Qur'an Award is an award we wish to present annually with the aim of encouraging the study, reflection, and recitation of the Qur'an.

It is named after AP Mohammed Aslam,a prominent figure in expatriate communities, who had a significant presence in the social, cultural, educational, religious, and political spheres both in India and the UAE.

Encouraging the Heart of Qur'anic Learning

Competition Categories

The competition for 2025 will be held in three categories:

Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
  • Boys up to 21 years of age

  • Must have memorized the entire Qur’an.

  • Must understand the themes and meanings of surahs from the middle 20 ajzaʼ (Juz 6 to Juz 25) — i.e., from Surah An-Nisa (4:148) to Surah Fussilat.

  • Age limit: Must be born on or after September 1, 2003.

  • Girls up to 21 years of age

  • Must have memorized the entire Qur’an.

  • Must understand the themes and meanings of surahs from the middle 20 ajzaʼ (Juz 6 to Juz 25) — i.e., from Surah An-Nisa (4:148) to Surah Fussilat.

  • Age limit: Must be born on or after September 1, 2003.

  • Children up to 12 years of age (boys & girls)

  • Must have memorized the entire Qur’an.

  • Age limit: Must be born on or after September 1, 2013.

  • No gender restriction – both boys and girls can participate.

A Journey of Faith and Knowledge

The 2024 AP Aslam Holy Qur'an Award celebrated the dedication of young minds who excel in memorizing and understanding the Holy Qur'an. From statewide preliminaries to a grand finale with 30+ finalists, the event inspired future generations to strengthen their connection to the Qur'an.

200+

Contestants

10

Centers

30+

Finalists

20+

Lakhs Prize

To inspire and encourage the Muslim community to internalize the essence of the Qur'an and recite it while adhering to the rules of Tajweed.

To motivate Qur'an memorization institutions and other religious educational institutions to teach their students not only Qur'an Tajweed and memorization but also to understand its essence and meaning.

Vision & Mission

Preliminary & Final Moments

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News and Updates

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