Rules and terms

The 4th Edition of the Competition is organised under the responsibility of Centro Português do Qur'an.

Date: 25 to 28 March 2027.

Venue: Central Mosque of Lisbon (Mesquita Central de Lisboa), Rua da Mesquita 2, 1070-238 Lisbon, Portugal.

• The registration period ends on 15 December 2026.
• Taking part in the competition requires completing the registration form, to which a copy of the Portuguese Citizen Card or another valid identity document must be attached.
• Online registration is not binding. It is only considered valid after it has been reviewed and accepted by the organising entity, which will inform the candidate of the status of the registration by email or by another means of communication.
• All competitors must carry their identity document during the competition.
• Competitors who were placed 1st in previous editions may not register, in this edition, in the same category in which they won.
• Only competitors registered within the defined registration period may take part.
• If the participant is a minor, the registration must be made by their parent or guardian, who must attach their own identity document together with that of the minor competitor. All responsibilities relating to accompanying the minor during the competition lie with the parent or guardian.
• If a registered competitor cannot attend one of the days of the competition, they must inform the organising entity by email at hifz@cip.edu.pt at least 72 hours in advance.

The competition is organised into six categories (A, B, C, D, E and F), defined by the extent of memorisation in Ajza and by the competitor's maximum age:

In category D, covering 10 Juz, competitors will also be assessed on the vocabulary of some words from Juz 30, فرع الناشئة (Far' al-Nāshi'ah).

In category E, covering 20 Juz, competitors will also be assessed on the vocabulary of some words from Surah Al-Kahf, فرع الناشئة (Far' al-Nāshi'ah).

These assessments will be held separately and will have no impact on the classification of the Qur'an competition.

To help with the preparation, study and revision of فرع الناشئة (Far' al-Nāshi'ah), a document with the expected questions and their answers will be made available in advance. That document will also set out the assessment criteria for فرع الناشئة (Far' al-Nāshi'ah).

• Each participant may register in one category only.
• The age limit for each category is counted on 29 March 2027.
• Each category is limited to a maximum number of candidates. The organisers reserve the right to cancel any of the categories above.
• Competitors in category F (complete Qur'an) may have to take a preliminary assessment, by WhatsApp or Zoom, and confirmation of their registration will depend on their performance.
• Competitors of Portuguese nationality may also have to take a preliminary assessment, on the same terms, and their registration will depend on their performance.

The organising entity reserves the right to dismiss, cancel and/or disqualify, with immediate effect, any competitor who, among other situations:

• disrupts the proper running of the competition;
• causes damage at the competition venue;
• breaches these rules;
• breaches any applicable law or regulation.

• The organising entity reserves the right to change these rules at any time.
• The organising entity accepts no liability for any loss or damage, of whatever nature, that may occur to any competitor, adult or minor, accompanying person, judge, participant or attendee.
• Each competitor must follow the competition dress code: traditional Islamic dress is mandatory while taking part, namely a long tunic (Jubba/thobe) and a head covering (Topi/Kufi).
• The judges' decision is final. Any complaint must be sent in writing to the organising entity by email at hifz@cip.edu.pt.

The assessment will be based on the following criteria: Hifz (memorisation), Tajweed (rules of recitation), Waqf/Ibtida (pausing and resuming the reading) and Husn al-Ada' (quality of recitation).

Category F (complete Qur'an)

• Accommodation will be provided for competitors in this category during the days of the competition, from 25 March to 28 March. Outside this period, accommodation will be each competitor's responsibility. If the competitor is under 18, accommodation is extended to one accompanying adult.
• Other expenses, such as travel, food, transport and related costs, are the responsibility of the competitor and/or their accompanying adult.

Other categories

• Each competitor is responsible for travel, accommodation, transport, food and other related costs.
• If help with booking accommodation is needed, competitors may contact Shaikh Abdul Azim on WhatsApp at +351 937 860 311.
• The organising entity is not responsible for the loss or misplacement of belongings and personal items of competitors, accompanying adults or the public.

The organisers reserve the right to cancel the competition at any time and for any reason they consider reasonable, and are not liable for any compensation arising from the cancellation of the event.