Imitation Key to Advancing Quran Recitation: Expert
Mohammad Kazem Naddaf, who served as a member of the panel of judges in the second edition of the Imitative Quran Festival, said this in a note provided to IQNA after the conclusion of the Quranic event.
“Participating in the judging panel of this festival gave me the opportunity to reconnect with Gholam Reza Shahmiveh, a distinguished, humble, and dignified master of the Quran. This encounter brought back all the unforgettable and unparalleled memories of my participation in Hajj journeys during the 1980s, as well as the competitions from that time,” he said.
“Being alongside this great man was like revisiting and reflecting on the history of Quran recitation throughout my life, page by page.”
He added, “Thanks to the presence of these esteemed instructors and the efforts of all those responsible for organizing this magnificent event, the number and history of this festival should be equal to or even exceed the 40 editions of the competitions (held by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization) over the past four decades. But why do I make this claim? Because the key to learning and advancing in Quran recitation (and indeed in any other art) is imitation. We are grateful to God that, although it has taken a few years, this important matter has finally been given attention. Therefore, as a small member of the vast Quranic community in our country, I feel it is my duty to express my gratitude to all the Quran instructors, esteemed judges, and everyone involved in the Awqaf Organization.”
Naddaf went on to say, “This event was received with such exceptional enthusiasm by the beloved Quran enthusiasts of Qazvin province that its memory will remain in people’s minds for many years to come.”
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The second edition of Iran’s Imitative Recitation Festival was held in Qazvin from February 21 to 24.
The participants competed in reciting the Holy Quran in the style of one of renowned Egyptian reciters.
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