Saudi Envoy Lauds Iran’s Int’l Quran Contest
Ambassador Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi visited the venue of Iran’s 40th International Quran Competition at the Tehran Summit Hall on Saturday evening.
He watched the performance of the Saudi contender as well as those from Lebanon, Palestine and a number of other Muslim countries.
As instructed by the panel of judges, the Saudi qari recited Verses 21 and 22 of Surah An-Nur:
“Believers, do not follow in the steps of satan, for those who follow the steps of satan, he bids to indecency and dishonor. But for the bounty of Allah to you, and His Mercy no one of you would ever have been purified; but Allah purifies whom He will; Allah is the Hearer, the Knower. Do not let those of you who possess bounty and plenty swear not to give kinsmen, and the poor, and those who emigrate in the way of Allah. Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not yearn that Allah forgives you? And Allah is the Forgiver, the Most Merciful.”
Asked by IQNA about his assessment of the Quranic event later, the Saudi ambassador described the international Quran competition of Iran as "very important and valuable."
Al-Anzi added that the participation of Saudi Arabia’s representative is in line with the appreciation of the significance of the competition.
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Upon leaving the venue of the contest, al-Anzi talked to the Saudi qari, commended his performance and wished him success.
The final round of Iran’s 40th International Quran Competition got underway in Tehran on Thursday with the motto of “One Book, One Ummah, Book of Resistance”.
According to the organizers, more than 110 countries registered for the competition and 69 finalists from 44 countries qualified for the final round after a preliminary screening.
The competition will continue until Tuesday, February 20, and the winners will be announced and awarded at the closing ceremony on Wednesday, February 21.
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