Brunei Participants Head to Borneo Quran Competition
A four-member delegation from Brunei Darussalam has traveled to Kuching for an international Al-Quran recital event.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Islam
Four representatives from Brunei Darussalam departed for Kuching to compete in the Borneo Inter-City Al-Quran Recital Competition. The event features categories for recitation and memorization, with participants aiming to demonstrate their skills on an international stage.
Why it matters
The competition offers a platform for youth to showcase their mastery of Al-Quran recitation and memorization techniques. It serves as an avenue for participants from the region to exchange knowledge and refine their proficiency in religious studies.
The delegation consists of four participants competing in Tilawah and Hafazan categories. The Hafazan category requires mastery within the 1 to 15 Juzuk range.
The players
Haji Hazwan bin Haji Salim
He is a participant representing Brunei Darussalam in the Tilawah category of the international competition.
Nurhaneyah binti Nordin
She is a participant representing Brunei Darussalam in the Tilawah category of the international competition.
Abdul Hadi Muaiyyad bin Haji Azrol
He is a student at Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah participating in the Hafazan category.
Atiqah Munirah binti Haji Muamat
She is a student at Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah who previously placed third in a 2025 national competition.
The details
The Brunei team includes Haji Hazwan bin Haji Salim and Nurhaneyah binti Nordin for Tilawah, alongside Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah students Abdul Hadi Muaiyyad bin Haji Azrol and Atiqah Munirah binti Haji Muamat for Hafazan. The group is supported by a delegation manager, two coaches, and an accompanying officer.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: The contingent departed Brunei Darussalam for Kuching.
October 29, 2026: The competition concludes.
Culture Shift
This participation follows the academic and competitive output of the Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, which provides specialized training for students in memorization and recitation. The presence of current students from this institution in the international delegation reflects its ongoing role in developing regional talent for Al-Quran competitions.
Interested followers can monitor the results of the competition following its conclusion on October 29. The event highlights the importance of youth engagement in memorization and recitation studies within the regional community.
The takeaway
The competition serves as a benchmark for students to test their memorization skills against regional peers. Aspiring participants can look to the preparation routines of established students to better understand the rigorous requirements of the Hafazan and Tilawah categories.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Brudirect.
