Al-Itqan Qur'an Competition 2026
A prestigious Qur'an competition for eligible participants living in the UK, aged 6–30 years. Compete for excellence in recitation, memorisation, and authentic Qur'anic readings.
Total Prizes
£22,500
Awarded to winners across categories and levels.
Preliminary Rounds
12–13 September 2026
London & Birmingham
Final Ceremony
19 September 2026
Birmingham
Eligibility
UK Residents Only
Ages 6–30 Years
About the Competition
Excellence in the Book of Allah
Al-Itqan is a national Qur'an competition celebrating memorisation, recitation, and authentic Qur'anic readings across the UK.
Categories & Levels
Competition Categories and Levels
Two age categories — each with two levels of memorisation. Choose the one that matches your age.
First Age Category
Ages 6 to 18 years
Available Levels
- Level 1Half Qur'an Memorisation
- Level 2Full Qur'an Memorisation
Second Age Category
Ages 19 to 30 years
Available Levels
- Level 1Half Qur'an Memorisation
- Level 2Full Qur'an Memorisation
Key Dates
Mark Your Calendar
Preliminary Rounds
12–13 Sep 2026
London & Birmingham
Final Ceremony
19 Sep 2026
Birmingham
Scholars
Assessment & Examination Committee
Sh Abd al-Rashīd Ṣūfī
Senior Examiner
Shaykh Shuʿayb ʿAlī
Examiner
Sh Jamāl ʿAbd al-Nāṣir
Examiner
Sh Jalāl Sālim
Examiner
Eligibility
Who Can Participate
- Participants must live in the United Kingdom.
- Aged between 6 and 30 years.
- Must select one level only.
- Must provide accurate and complete information at registration.
- Participants under 18 require parent/guardian consent.
Registration
Register for the Competition
Complete the form below to submit your registration. The organising team will contact you by email with further details.
Help
Frequently Asked Questions
In Partnership With
Supervision and Organisation
Birmingham College of Humanities
Birmingham College of HumanitiesBritish Institute of Qur'an & Qira'at
British Institute of Qur'an & Qira'atQuba Islamic Centre
Quba Islamic CentreThe Wisdom Cultural Islamic Centre
The Wisdom Cultural Islamic CentreImam Shatibi Institute
Imam Shatibi InstituteAl-Imam Aasim Institute
Al-Imam Aasim InstituteImam Jazari Institute
Imam Jazari InstituteBirmingham College of Humanities
Birmingham College of HumanitiesBritish Institute of Qur'an & Qira'at
British Institute of Qur'an & Qira'atQuba Islamic Centre
Quba Islamic CentreThe Wisdom Cultural Islamic Centre
The Wisdom Cultural Islamic CentreImam Shatibi Institute
Imam Shatibi InstituteAl-Imam Aasim Institute
Al-Imam Aasim InstituteImam Jazari Institute
Imam Jazari InstituteReady to participate?
Join hundreds of UK participants competing for £22,500 in prizes and the honour of mastering the Book of Allah.