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The Ministry of Interior has announced the opening of nominations for the Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz - may God have mercy on him - competition for memorizing the Holy Quran for the employees of the ministry, the regions' emirates, and the security sectors, in its first edition, with cash prizes totaling up to 3 million riyals distributed across five categories, starting from tomorrow (Sunday) 2/4/1448.

The competition aims to encourage the employees of the ministry, the regions' emirates, and the security sectors to memorize and recite the Quran with proficiency, continuing the Kingdom's approach in serving the Book of God since the era of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud - may God have mercy on him - until the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince, Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as the state continues to support initiatives and projects that concern the Quran in terms of memorization, education, dissemination, and encouragement for its people.

The competition includes (5) categories for memorizing the Holy Quran with recitation and Tajweed, with total prizes amounting to 3 million riyals, distributed as follows:

– First category: Memorizing the entire Quran, total prizes 1,200,000 riyals.

– Second category: Memorizing 15 parts, total prizes 800,000 riyals.

– Third category: Memorizing 10 parts, total prizes 500,000 riyals.

– Fourth category: Memorizing 5 parts, total prizes 300,000 riyals.

– Fifth category: Memorizing 2 parts, total prizes 200,000 riyals.

The competition requires that the contestant be an employee of the security sectors at the Ministry of Interior, whether as officers, individuals, civilian employees, or students, either currently working or in the study phase, and must pass the preliminary stage with a score of no less than 85%. Additionally, military contestants are required to wear their official uniform during participation and adhere to the specified category in the nomination card, ensuring that the memorization is consecutive. In cases of non-consecutive memorization, it should not exceed three locations from the Quran, starting from the beginning of the part and ending at its conclusion.

The general supervisor of the competition, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and the Permanent Committee for Fatwa, Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Sulaiman, affirmed that caring for the Holy Quran is a deep-rooted approach in this blessed land since its establishment by King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud - may God have mercy on him - until the era of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, for his support and care for the Book of God and its people, noting that this competition is an extension of his efforts to enhance the care for the Book of God and encourage the employees of the regions' emirates and security sectors to memorize the Holy Quran and master its recitation and adhere to its guidance.

He explained that the competition - which was launched under the directives and follow-up of the Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz - is a tribute to the efforts of Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz - may God have mercy on him - who led the Ministry of Interior for many years and was known for his care for the Book of God and his commitment to supporting programs that enhance its memorization and care for its people, believing that the Holy Quran is fundamental to building a righteous person and an important pillar for enhancing intellectual security and behavioral integrity in society.