Quran A Comprehensive Charter for Economic, Cultural, and Political Life: Sunni Cleric
Mamosta Fayeq Rostami, the representative of the people of Kurdistan in the Assembly of Experts, made the remarks in an address to the opening ceremony of the final round of Iran’s 48th National Holy Quran Competition.
The ceremony was held at the Fajr Cultural Complex in Sanandaj, the capital of Kurdistan province, on Saturday.
Rostami underlined the high position and greatness of the Holy Quran and said honoring this divine book is, in fact, bowing to a source full of wisdom, healing, mercy, and a cause of individual and social growth and development.
The greatness of this divine word is such that not only Muslims, but also many prominent non-Muslim thinkers and intellectuals have acknowledged it, he stated.
The senior cleric quoted a foreign scholar as saying that despite having thousands of books, none has fascinated him as much as the Quran and it has led him to believe that this book is not the word of humans or jinn, but rather a divine invitation towards movement, justice, mercy, and the improvement of human lives.
Citing a saying of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), “Hearts rust like iron, and it is the Quran that polishes them and brings peace,” Rostami said the Quran is the light that guides humanity towards light, blessing, and spiritual peace.
He further considered the spread of the Quranic culture, especially the existence of thousands of reciters in the country and the Sanandaj region, a sign of people’s deep interest in this Holy Book.
He concluded by saying that the pinnacle of the greatness of the Quran is that it is a source of honor and dignity for humans and guides them towards worship and guidance; as Imam Ali (AS) has quoted the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as saying that God sent the Quran so that the earth would be illuminated by its light and humanity would move from darkness to divine mercy and light.
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The National Holy Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, organized by the Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, is the largest Quranic contest in Iran, attracting participants from across the country to compete in various categories.
The annual competition, regarded as the most prestigious Quranic event in Iran, aims to promote Islamic values, foster Quranic literacy, and celebrate exceptional talent.
It is held in different categories, including Quran recitation, Tarteel, memorization, and Adhan (call to prayer).
The top winners will represent Iran in international Quran competitions across the world.
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