This event has been postponed until further notice due Covid-19 (Corono)Virus
The annual MCNJ Sunday School Surah memorization will be held on March 21, 2020 inshaa Allah. Attached flyer list surahs selected for memorization. Some of these surahs are from previous years, therefore it is required for a participant to select a surah that they have not previously memorized. Allah is a witness to all that we do.
Important Note: Parents/teachers and Adults can also participate by registering. Select a Surah from Level 5 and above.
Surahs to Memorize (Choose One In Your Level):
Level: 7, 8 & 9:
Surah Al-Mujadila#58, Al-Hashr#59, Az-Zariyaat#51, Al-Hadeed#57, Al-Mohammad#47
Level: 5 & 6:
Surah Al-Waqi’ah#56, Al-Kahf#18 (Ayah 1-10 & 100-110, 20 ayaat), Al-Qaaf#50, Al-Najam#53, Al-Hujaraat#49
Level: 3 & 4:
Surah Al-Muzammil#73, Al Mulk#67, Al-Jumuah#62, Al-Qalam#68, Al-Insaan (Ad-Dahr)#76
Level: 1 & 2:
Surah Al-Layl, Al-Shams, Al-Balad, Al-Aalaa, Al-Burooj
Adults: Any one surah from Level-3 to 9
Evaluation:
Huffaz will listen to the entire surah and grade students based on the following criteria:
- Students cannot select a surah that they have memorized previously.
Allah is a witness that you have not previously memorized the selected surah. b. If you have already memorized all the surahs on the list, please inform the Principal. c. Complete memorization of the surah
- Number of mistakes made during the recitation
Examples of mistakes are:
Skipping a word in an ayat, skipping an ayat, requiring the hafiz to remind of an ayat, incorrect pronunciation of a word (excluding major tajweed rules), wrong harakat on the end of a word (Example: saying a fatha at the end of a word instead of dumma), etc.
- Please note that although strict tajweed rules will not be enforced, students are expected to make an effort to recite the memorized surah with tajweed.
- All participants must be memorizing the surah for the first time.
Feedback from the Huffaz:
- Each participant will recite a portion of the memorize surah in front of the huffaz.
- Each hafiz will provide written recommendations for the student to improve in his or her recitation.
Awards:
- Students with 3 (three) or fewer mistakes will receive the first prize.
- Students with 4 (Four) to 6 (six) mistakes will be eligible for the second prize.
- Students with 7 (Seven) to 10 (ten) mistakes will be eligible for the third prize.
- All participants with at least half memorization of a surah will be eligible for a participant trophy.
- Partial or incomplete memorization of a surah will not be eligible for any award.
- Students can choose ONLY one surah assigned to their grade level or any surah above their grade level.
- Pre-K and K-G students can participate by memorizing any surah mentioned above
Registration: Prior registration is required. For registration, please contact Br. Najeeb, Br. Niaz or the Main Office.
Lunch will be served