ISLAMABAD, NOV 21 /DNA/ – A grand Qur’an Memorization Competition was organized at Jamia Salfia Islamabad under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Religious Affairs and in collaboration with Jamia Salfia. Students from various hifz institutions across Rawalpindi and Islamabad participated in the competition.
The closing ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, Sheikh Mutib bin Muhammad Al-Judaie, Director of Religious Affairs at the Saudi Embassy, Dr. Fahd bin Faraj Al-Juhani from Imam University Riyadh, and Dr. Adel Al-Subaie from Imam University as special guests. The event was also graced by Rector Jamia Salfia Hafiz Sheikh Muhammad Shafiq, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Allama Ibrahim Khalil Al-Fazli, along with prominent scholars and dignitaries from Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Cash prizes were distributed among the students who secured top positions, along with awards for all participants to acknowledge their efforts and dedication.
Addressing the ceremony, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki said that Saudi Arabia regards Pakistan as a close, brotherly, and trusted partner. He stated that the relations between the two countries are not merely diplomatic but are rooted in shared faith, history, and cultural foundations. In recent years, bilateral ties have grown stronger than ever, with significant progress in economic cooperation, investment, security partnerships, and people-to-people engagement.
He added that, under the special directives of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia is expanding its investment, development assistance, and public welfare initiatives in Pakistan with renewed priorities. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting Pakistan’s economic stability, youth development, and religious as well as cultural programs. This Qur’an Memorization Competition is a symbol of the deep and enduring ties between both nations. Saudi Arabia will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in every field, and we aim to pass on these brotherly relations to the generations ahead,he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Rector Jamia Salfia Hafiz Sheikh Muhammad Shafiq expressed gratitude to Ambassador Al-Maliki and the Government of Saudi Arabia. He said that such religious, educational, and cultural initiatives play a vital role in bringing the people of both countries closer and further strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation.
