Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

Is the competition open to everyone?

Yes! Male, female; Young, old!

Can I participate in a higher level than my age?

Yes, but not lower

Can I participate in more than one category? (memorization, recitation, hadeeth, contemplation)?

Yes. Participants can register in as many levels as they wish

When are the examination dates?

Recitation Examination: April 26

Memorization Examination: May 3

Hadeeth Examination: May 10

Contemplation submission: May 17

What time zone will the exam time slots be?

All timings of the competition are in the Eastern Standard time zone (EST).

What platform will the exams be on?

Exams of all 3 categories will be done over Zoom.

Will my exam be recorded?

Yes, it will be. Exams are recorded to ensure that all tests are done fairly, but recordings may also be used for marketing purposes.

My child is young and may need technical support. Am I allowed to be with them during their exam?

You may help them set up before their exam starts. However, no one is allowed to be in the room with them while they are answering questions. If our judges feel that your child needs support, they will ask them to call for help.

Recitation Category

Am I allowed to look in the Quran book/Mus-haf during the exam?

Yes! The recitation category test the participants’ ability to read the Surah well. Participants will be evaluated on their ability to read well with Tajweed and a good performance.

What are the examination criteria for the recitation competition?

Participants will be assessed based on good, continuous reading, Tajweed and performance. Read more on the evaluation criteria above

Will I have to read the whole Surah?

No. Our judges will be asking participants to read some sections of the Surah(s). Participants are still expected to be proficient in reading the entire Surah(s) of the level they register in.

How will my child who is registered in the Nouraniyyah levels be tested?

Participants will be shown specific letters or letter combinations and asked to pronounce them. Participants will be evaluated on the correct pronunciation of the letter and its condition (ex: Harakah, Sokun, Shaddah, etc.)

Can my child (13 years old or younger) register for the Beginners Level?

No. The Beginners level is only for adults and teenagers older than 14 years, who are at a beginners’ level of reading.

Memorization Category

Am I allowed to look in the Quran book/Mus-haf during the exam?

No. The memorization category is a test of memorization, so participants are expected to recite the Surahs by heart.

What are the examination criteria for the memorization competition?

Participants will be assessed based on memorization, Tajweed and performance. For more information, please read the “Memorization Category Rules & Guidelines” section.

Will I have to recite the whole Surah?

No. Our judges will be asking participants to recite some sections of the Surah(s). Participants are still expected to memorize the entire Surah(s) of the level they register in.

Exception: Participants in the age group 5 and under will read the whole surah

Hadeeth Category

Can I memorize any Hadeeths I want?

No. Participants can choose Hadeeths only from the booklet provided above.

Where can I find the Hadeeth booklet for my level?

Find the Hadeeth Booklet related to your level HERE (Link to menu item Resources)

How many Hadeeths do I have to memorize?

The number of Hadeeths required to memorize depends on the level:

Level 1: 5 out of 10 Hadeeths
Level 2: 7 out of 14 Hadeeths
Level 3: 8 out of 16 Hadeeths

Can I memorize the Hadeeths in english?

No. Participants are required to memorize the Arabic text of the Hadeeths. The commentary and summary section can be done in english.

Do I have to recite the Hadeeth word for word?

Yes. Participants are required to recite the Arabic text of the Hadeeth word for word.

Do I have to recite the summary word for word?

No. Participants can understand the summary and explain it to the judges. In this case, participants need to ensure that they capture all of the topics that the Hadeeth mentions to avoid losing marks.

Note: Participants are required to recite the Arabic text of the Hadeeth word for word.

How is the Hadeeth level evaluated?

Registrants will be evaluated on memorization of the Arabic text and commentary and summary of the Hadeeths in either languages. Bonus points will be awarded for memorization of the Sanad (sahabah) and Rawis (narrators). For more information, please read the “Hadeeth Category Rules & Guidelines” section.

Memorization Category

What format should I make my project in?

How you present your project is up to you. Some examples could be a poster, infographic, PowerPoint/Google Slides, research paper, video, animations and much more.

Refer to the rules and guidelines section for more information.

How do I submit my project for the competition?

You will receive a submission link on your email once examinations start. Your project should be submitted on that link, as a single file with the format “Participant’s Full Name_Hira Canada 2025”. Please ensure the file is under 25 MB.

How will my project be evaluated?

Each project will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Creativity, Presentation, Content (Depth, research, etc.) and Organization. You can find a general rubric in the evaluation criteria section above.

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