Doha, March 06 (QNA) - The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs announced on Thursday that the tests for participants in the New Muslims category of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition will begin tomorrow, Friday, after 265 male and female participants from nine nationalities within the expatriate communities in Qatar registered.

The organizing committee of the competition clarified that the New Muslims tests will take place at Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center.

The New Muslims category includes three levels of memorization: Level 1: Memorization of Surah Al-Fatiha and the shorter surahs up to Surah Al-Qari'ah; Level 2: Memorization of Surah Al-Fatiha and half of Juz' Amma up to Surah Al-A'la; and Level 3: Memorization of Surah Al-Fatiha and the entire Juz' Amma. 

The establishment of a category for new Muslims reflects the organizing committee's commitment to integrating them into the Islamic community, fostering brotherhood and solidarity among them, as well as reinforcing the correct concepts of Islam and teaching them its etiquette and rulings.

The committee highlighted its efforts to encourage new Muslims to learn the Arabic language, due to its importance in understanding the Quran, and its work to strengthen their faith through participation in such spiritual activities.

The New Muslims category is organized in collaboration with the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, which focuses on serving expatriate communities in Qatar, promoting the understanding of Islam with its moderate approach, teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, and caring for and educating new Muslims about their religion.

This competition provides new Muslims with an opportunity to acquire correct religious knowledge, strengthen their connection to the Quran, and encourage them to continue learning and memorizing the Holy Quran. (QNA)