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National Azan Competition

National Azan Competition Frequently Asked Questions

National Azan Competition is open for adults from 18 and above and young children from 8 – 17 years.

Yes you can reapply after rejection as many times as you wish.

Yes you can apply for multiples competitions at the same time. 

Pakistani Rs. 500/ will be charged from each participant of the competition. You are requested submit Rs. 500/= Fess for each competition. This Fees is used for providing support to students with financial emergency which may impede their academic progress and ability to complete classes. For more information for Student Relief Fund click here.

Submit Fees on following Accounts.
Account Title: Riaz Ahmed
(JazzCash, Upaisa and Easypaisa): 
03353304400

Note: Provide screenshot of payment and upload in the form provided in each competition.

Youth For Pakistan is non-profit organization, we conduct 16 competitions on monthly basis, so we can not provide cash prize but we provide certificate to winners and put winners profile on our website and social media platforms.

How To Apply?

You are requested to fill the form provided below and choose your competition from dropdown list.

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National Azan Competition, which is also known as a Qur’an recitation or Adhan competition, is an event that involves people to show off their skills in reciting the Islamic call to prayer, which is called the Azan or Adhan. It is a competition that celebrates the art of melodious and accurate recitation of the call to prayer, with great cultural, spiritual, and community importance in Islam.

Azan is the Muslim call to prayer performed by a muezzin from the minaret of a mosque, National Azan Competition strives to offer the world a vibrant Islamic experience through the variety in the cultures of the Islamic world, as evident in the varied ways of reciting the Quran and raising the Adhan.

Youth For Pakistan aims for the promotion of better understanding of the recitation of the Quran by Muslim youth and the promotion of nature of Islam that “rejects extremism and intolerance in all its forms.”

Benefits

Preservation of Tradition: The ongoing Azan competition plays a vital role for the preservation of the tradition of the Islamic call for prayer. Encouragement and exhibition by skilled reciters help prolong and cherish this vibrant aspect of Islamic culture.

Promotion of Artistic Excellence: This format of the competition encourages people to hone their skills in rendering the Azan to perfection. The pursuit of excellence promotes artistry in reciting the Quran and the melodic rendition of the call to prayer.

Spiritual Up-Generation: The Azan is not just words but an invocation of the God for a Muslim. Competitors, through their soulful and skillful recitations, give both the performer and audience a spiritual experience as well as a greater affinity for the divine.

Community Engagement: Azan competitions are community events where people come together to witness and support the participants. Such community engagement develops social bonds, creates a sense of unity, and promotes a shared cultural and religious identity.

Educational Value: In these competitions, participants as well as audiences find educational values. Participants gain some constructive feed by the experienced judges regarding how properly to recite the Quran along with importance given to its Tajweed.

Cultural Exchange: Azan Competitions always consist of various diverse participants that eventually provide them the opportunity for inter-cultural understanding, and therefore for the understanding of different types and traditions prevailing among the people with regard to Azan’s recitation.

Promotion of Peace and Reflection: The soothing pronunciation of Azan assists in soothing the mind with a peaceful feeling and reflection. The Azan competitions, by promoting this attribute, help in generating a peaceful and contemplative atmosphere.

Recognition of Talent: Competitions provide a platform for talented individuals to be recognized and appreciated. This recognition not only boosts the confidence of the participants but also serves as an inspiration for others to hone their skills in Quranic recitation.

Global Connectivity: Sometimes, Azan competitions incorporate participants from other parts of the world. Such participation by Muslims worldwide increases connectivity among Muslims globally and provides a sense of belonging to the greater world community.

Encouragement for Youth Participation: Azan competitions encourage the active involvement of the youth in cultural and religious activities. This engagement helps instill a sense of pride and responsibility in preserving and promoting Islamic traditions among the younger generation.

Rules and Regulations

  • The time duration for each participant will be maximum 3 minutes. The repetition of verses will not be allowed.
  • The video recordings posted to the WhatsApp group will be judge by a jury panel and the best three participants will be duly selected. Kindly note that judges will not respond to any query on the group, it is only for participants to post their video recordings. Mention your full name while sending videos on WhatsApp.
  • WhatsApp group link will be provided to registered members as soon as we receive their registration.
  • Your video should be recorded in a quite environment with minimum noise. Your video should be in Landscape position and recorded in a good quality resolution. Audio Azan will not be considered. Your Video should be in MP4 format only.
    5) By entering the contest, the artist agrees with the rules mentioned above and the decisions of the Selection Committee. Their decision shall be final and is not subject to appeal.