Shāṭibī Qur’an Competition
Mark your calendars. Join students from across North America for the 12th annual competition. Start planning as we introduce new updates, including changes to the competition structure, timelines, and policies.
Important dates
Registration opens
Feb 1, 2026
Submission deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Entry Screening
Mar 1-8, 2026
Preliminary Round
Apr 14-26, 2026
Final Round
Jul 4-11, 2026
Divisions & Categories
Select a division below to explore available categories. Participants may compete in one category per division.
Category guidelines
- 30 Ajzāʾ: Entire Qur'an, not just the 30th Juzʾ.
- 1 Juzʾ: Juzʾ ʿAmma only (not any other Juzʾ).
- Multi-Juzʾ: From top or bottom must be connected (e.g., 1–5 or 26–30).
30 Juzʾ
Complete Qur'an
15 Juzʾ
Half Qur'an
5 Juzʾ
Selected portions
30 Juzʾ
Complete Qur'an
20 Juzʾ
Two-thirds
15 Juzʾ
Half Qur'an
10 Juzʾ
One-third
5 Juzʾ
Selected portions
1 Juzʾ
Umrah Draw EligibleJuzʾ ʿAmma only
Group A
13 Years & Older
Group B
12 Years & Younger
Islamic Studies
5-subject curriculum
Fiqh, Aqeedah, Seerah, Hadith, Tafseer
Win a Journey for ʿUmrah
Every participant in the 1 Juz' Memorization Division has an equal chance to win a fully-sponsored Umrah package in our special random draw!
An All-Inclusive Spiritual Journey
The winner will receive a complete package, including:
- Round-trip Flights
- 5-Star Hotel Accommodations
- Private Local Transportation
- Professionally Guided Tours
Estimated Package Value
$3,500+
How to Enter the Draw
1. Register
Sign up for the 1 Juz' category.
2. Compete
Complete the preliminary round.
3. You're In!
You are automatically entered.
Please Note: The draw is open to all 1 Juz' participants (boys & girls) who complete the preliminary round. The top 5 winners of the category are not eligible for this random draw.
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