Establishment of 300 Quranic Centers World Over
The university’s cultural deputy Hojat-ol-Islam Mohammad Reza Saleh made the remark in a press conference in Qom on Monday, November 18, while elaborating on Al-Mustafa International University’s activities and programs.
He said that promoting and conveying the message of the Holy Quran to millions of eager hearts around the world is among the missions of Al-Mustafa International University.
Hojat-ol-Islam Saleh added that the academic and seminary institution is one of the most influential centers in introducing different aspects of the religious and Quranic thought and the Islamic Revolution at the international arena.
He referred to training Quran interpreters, reciters and memorizers, organizing Quranic programs in different categories, as well as writing and translating books as other activities of the university since its establishment.
Hojat-ol-Islam Saleh underlined that the university’s efforts have effectively thwarted the anti-Shia propaganda of the enemies.
He pointed to the organization of the Quran and Hadith Olympiad and said the 19th edition of the event will be held with the participation of seminarians from 82 nationalities.
The cleric said the Olympiad, which is unique in terms of variety of categories and the number of participants, aims to develop and deepen Quran and Hadith teachings abroad and draw special attention to Nahj-ul-Balaqa and Sahifeh Sajjadiyeh.
He stated that some 2000 individuals have signed up to take part in the Olympiad, predicting that the number could rise to 10000.
The motto of this year’s Quran and Hadith Olympiad of Al-Mustafa International University will be “Quran, the Style of Life”.
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