BY IDA NADHIRAH & JAMES WONG
KUCHING: The Azan Recitation competition held at SK Rakyat Bolhassan here serves as a platform to develop young muazzin among the community, providing them the training needed to take up the role in the future.
With the added advantage of developing the character of the youth as well inculcate moral values within, it can also teach them the proper and correct technique in reciting the Azan.
New Sarawak Tribune spoke to several participants of the competition to gather their thoughts and experiences on the event.
FIKRI ILHAM MOHD FAIZAL ABDULLAH, 12
Student
I am very grateful to have won this competition. The support from my parents, ustaz, and friends has been invaluable and I am determined to continue working hard to strive for excellence in this activity in the future.
AZFAR HAZRUL, 13
Student
Participating in the azan competition has been a source of great joy and learning for me. I am thankful for my parents’ support throughout this competition, and I hope the future participants will approach this competition with awareness and intelligence.
ANIF RIZKY, 13
Student
Participating in this Azan recitation competition has allowed me to learn the correct Azan technique. I am grateful for the support I received going through this competition, and I look forward to joining again in the future.
IKHSAN QASSIM KHOMEINI, 11
Student
The journey through this competition has been exciting. I look forward to participating again and dream of the day when I can chant the call to prayer in mosques.
