BOB Posted June 24, 2006 Mogadishu - A blind 16-year-old was the first girl to win a prestigious Qu'ran recital competition in Somalia, the British Broadcasting Corporation reported on Friday. Amina Abdul-Majid, who lost her eyesight when she was hit by a bullet during the country's 14-year-long civil war, was awarded $500 for winning the contest that has been won only by boys for decades. Religion minister Omar Mohammed said her achievement had broken a mould. Abdul-Majid said she hoped to continue her studies and become a renowned Islamic scholar. All 60 participants in the nationwide competition had to learn the entire Qu'ran by heart as they were asked to recite passages on demand. The competition is a prestigious event in Somalia whose winner is celebrated nationwide after being announced on the last day of Ramadan. - Sapa-dpa PS. This is a proof that POSITIVE things still happen in our old country even if the story is somewhat old. Maasha Allah. Peace,Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allamagan Posted June 26, 2006 What a good invesment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maf Kees Posted June 26, 2006 Ilaahey kheyr haa siiye gabadhaasi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Source Posted June 26, 2006 Congrats for her, that is just beuatiful. May Allah reward her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted June 26, 2006 Masha Allah, Big achievement,$500 not much,she will definitely encourage many pple,specially those who are blind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnie Posted December 17, 2008 WOW!!! i didnt know they let girls take part in those competitions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
