JAKARTA - The Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) gave bonuses to two hafiz who were considered to have made Indonesia proud at the international Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (MTQ) event in the United States. The two are Jihan Afifah and Khairurazzaq al-Hafizi.
Jihan Afifah won second place in the 30 juz memorization competition and Khairurrazaq Al-Hafiz was named the participant with the best voice who was asked to appear at the closing ceremony at The American International Tibyan Competition for the Quran and Its Recitations.
Jihan Afifah and Khairurazzaq received bonuses of Rp. 20 million and Rp. 10 million respectively for their achievements in the competition which took place June 16-19 2022 in the United States and was participated by 22 countries including Palestine, Libya, Australia, England, Tunisia, Lebanon, Norway, France. , Kenya, and Afghanistan.
"Alhamdulillah, more and more Quran hafiz from Indonesia have succeeded in becoming champions in the international arena. Of course this achievement is a pride for us Muslims in Indonesia," said Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, who handed over bonuses from the government to Jihan and Khairurazzaq in a written message reported from Antara, Monday, June 27.
"We also hope that Ananda Jihan and Khairurrazaq can be an inspiration and motivation for Indonesian children. Of course we feel proud because at a relatively young age, but they have succeeded in making the name of the nation and country proud," he said.
To the Minister of Religion, Jihan said that he was late for the competition and did not expect to win second place in the 30 juz memorization competition.
"After we left the airport, we went to the hotel and went straight to the event location. Even though we were tired on the way, Alhamdulillah, we were able to give the best," he said.
Khairurrazaq, who once won the third place in the National STQ in North Maluku in 2021, said that he made a mistake during the competition so he didn't win.
"During my competition there was an error, so I didn't win. But I was chosen by the jury as the best voice participant and was asked to appear at the closing ceremony," said Khairurrazaq, who read Surah Al-Furqan verses 61-71 at the closing of The American International Tibyan Competition. for the Quran and Its Recitations.
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