Overview
The competition
The Annual Australian Qur'an Competition is a national, scholar-guided platform celebrating excellence in memorisation and recitation.
It is the only event of its kind in Australia — bringing together participants, families and communities in a shared commitment to honouring the Qur'an.
How it works
Participants compete across memorisation categories and progress through a structured series of stages — from preliminary rounds through to the national finals on 19 September 2026.
Judging is conducted by qualified scholars and recognised huffadh, using consistent criteria across all stages.
The competition is designed to uphold both excellence and adab at every level.
The three stages
Preliminary round (Virtual)
- Results will be announced in early August.
- Qualification is based on a preset number of competitors.
- Finalists have seven days after results to withdraw, allowing next highest scorers to advance.
- Late withdrawals without valid reason may incur penalties.
National semi-finals
- Qualified participants come together at the national level in person on 19 September 2026.
- Top performers progress to the national finals.
National finals
- The national finals take place before a live audience on 19 September 2026.
Who can compete
Participants compete across three memorisation categories, ensuring both accessibility and high standards.
Each category requires full memorisation of the selected portion and the ability to recite from any point within that range.