Jabhad Posted November 3, 2005 girl has won a Koran recitation award in Somalia for the first time. Amina Abdul-Majid, who is 16 years old and blind, was one of 60 children who took part in the competition in the capital, Mogadishu, and won $500. Religion Minister Omar Mohammed said she had broken the mould by winning an award which had been exclusive to boys for decades. Amina lost her sight when she was hit by a bullet in factional fighting during Somalia's 14-year civil war. A transitional parliament and government, sworn in last year, has failed to end the anarchy. The competition takes place across the country during Ramadan and children have to know the entire Muslim holy book by heart as they are asked to recite different passages on demand. Religious scholars judge the style, intonation, accuracy and grammar of the recitations. The winner is announced on the last day of Ramadan, before the festivities of Eid al-Fitr, and is feted as a celebrity in Somali society. Amina says she will continue her education as she would like to become a prominent Islamic scholar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qandalawi Posted November 3, 2005 Good news Indeed! Where is the source? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caano Geel Posted November 3, 2005 Originally posted by Tukaale: Where is the source? source yes indeed it is fantastic, though i wonder what a "Religion Minister" does? ciid mubaarak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabhad Posted November 3, 2005 yes it is fantastic, though i wonder what a "Religion Minister" does? Caano geel the minister of religion is responsible for promoting Islamic way of life in the country and confronting un Islamic activities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caano Geel Posted November 3, 2005 Originally posted by haruun: Caano geel the minister of religion is responsible for promoting Islamic way of life in the country and confronting un Islamic activities. Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qandalawi Posted November 3, 2005 ^^^Thanks for the source bro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabhad Posted November 3, 2005 Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice? Short and sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uchi Posted November 4, 2005 Great news, i wonder what she will do with the $500. For a minute there, with this heat, i thought, I was reading 'Somali girl wins Korean recitation'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLOL Posted November 4, 2005 Maashallah!! This is really great and I am crying with joy! I was so blessed in Ramadan to pray the Taraaweeh led by young boy 17 years old just fresh newcomer from Mogadishu with beautiful Tajweed and voice. It brings tears to my eyes when I hear a Somali with such magnificent recitation - ala -Sheikh Abdul-basit Abdu-Samed... Congrats to Amina!!! I guess every one should pay tribute to her and at least post a pic of her...so she will always remain imprinted in our psyche ---------- Somali girl wins Koran recitation Amina lost her sight in factional fighting in the capital A girl has won a Koran recitation award in Somalia for the first time. Amina Abdul-Majid, who is 16 years old and blind, was one of 60 children who took part in the competition in the capital, Mogadishu, and won $500. Religion Minister Omar Mohammed said she had broken the mould by winning an award which had been exclusive to boys for decades. Amina lost her sight when she was hit by a bullet in factional fighting during Somalia's 14-year civil war. A transitional parliament and government, sworn in last year, has failed to end the anarchy. The competition takes place across the country during Ramadan and children have to know the entire Muslim holy book by heart as they are asked to recite different passages on demand. Religious scholars judge the style, intonation, accuracy and grammar of the recitations. The winner is announced on the last day of Ramadan, before the festivities of Eid al-Fitr, and is feted as a celebrity in Somali society. Amina says she will continue her education as she would like to become a prominent Islamic scholar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatB Posted November 4, 2005 whats with the glases? is she blinde?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Animal Farm Posted November 4, 2005 whats with the glases? is she blinde?? She is in the public limelight, she has to protect her eyes from all those camera flashing. All jokes a side, I m inspired, I should have continued to memorize the Koran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alle-ubaahne Posted November 4, 2005 Originally posted by tHe oNe aNd OnLy: whats with the glases? is she blinde?? If I was the moderator or owner of the site, I would evict this unprincipled nomad who is mockingly remarking on the glasses of Gabadha Indhaha la'. Such people make you sick, walaahi! Fiiri wuxuu ku hadlay hada, computer-ka ma uga soo dhex baxdaa aa i qabato! :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatB Posted November 5, 2005 ^^^^wooow someone got out of bed on the rong side this morning. :eek: chill dood, there was no offence ment. :cool: it was a simple just question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Posted November 5, 2005 Masha'Allah! very inspiring! here is an interview of Amino: http://www.shabelle.net/wareysiyo/anino.ram you can hear her reciting the Quraan at the end. lol@interviewer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdulladiif Al-Fiqih Posted November 5, 2005 MashaAllah great Qira'a, Ilaah ha usiyaadiyo barashada diinta. Her choice of Ayahs was impressive to say the least too! I was moved, a heart softner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
