July 4–11, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Shāṭibī Qur'an Competition

12th Annual · North America's Premier

For over a decade, the Imam Shāṭibī Qur'an Competition has served as North America's premier platform for Quranic excellence — celebrating memorization, recitation, and Islamic scholarship. More than 3,500 students from over 25 states and provinces have graced the stage. This July, the tradition continues for its twelfth year.

12 Years

3,500+ Students

25+ Regions

$250K+ In Prizes

Divisions

Four paths, twelve categories. Choose the division that fits your journey.

Ten Qirāʾāt

Advanced recitation with multiple Quranic readings

30 Juzʾ

≤ 40

15 Juzʾ

≤ 35

5 Juzʾ

≤ 35

Memorization

Traditional Ḥifẓ competition across all age groups

30 Juzʾ

≤ 25

20 Juzʾ

≤ 23

15 Juzʾ

≤ 20

10 Juzʾ

≤ 16

5 Juzʾ

≤ 12

1 JuzʾUmrah Draw

≤ 8

Best Voice

Melodious recitation and Tajwīd excellence

Group A

13–25

Group B

≤ 12

Islamic Studies

Comprehensive knowledge of Islamic sciences

All Subjects

≤ 18

Subjects: Fiqh, Aqeedah, Seerah, Hadith, Tafseer

Note: 30 Ajzāʾ = entire Qur'an. 1 Juzʾ = Juzʾ ʿAmma only. Multi-Juzʾ must be connected (e.g., 1–5 or 26–30).

See eligibility requirements →

Key Dates

Registration Opens

Feb 1

Submission Deadline

Feb 15

Entry Screening

Mar 27–31

Preliminary Round

May 1–14

Final Round

Jul 4–11

Registration Opens Feb 1

Submission Deadline Feb 15

Entry Screening Mar 27–31

Preliminary Round May 1–14

Final Round Jul 4–11

Grand Prize

Win a fully-sponsored
Umrah trip

Valued at $3,500+ · Open to all 1 Juzʾ Memorization participants

View all prizes →

* Draw open to all 1 Juzʾ participants who complete the preliminary round. Top 5 category winners not eligible.

Your journey starts here.

The 12th annual competition is underway. Stay connected for screening results, preliminary schedules, and finals in July.

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