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Tahfiz Education: Key to Building a Quality Quranic Generation in Perlis
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Tahfiz Education: Key to Building a Quality Quranic Generation in Perlis

From Utusan Malaysia · (40m ago) Malay Positive tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Raja Muda of Perlis emphasized the crucial role of tahfiz education in nurturing a generation knowledgeable in the Quran and strong in Islamic character.
  • Tahfiz education is seen as instrumental in developing not only Quran memorizers but also Muslims with noble character, discipline, and a firm sense of identity.
  • The recent International Tahfiz Islamic Sports and Arts Festival (FIESTA) 2026 provided a platform for students to showcase talents and skills, fostering cooperation and healthy competition.

Perlis is actively cultivating a generation deeply connected to the Quran through its robust tahfiz education system. The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, articulated this vision, highlighting tahfiz education as a cornerstone for developing high-quality Quranic scholars and, more importantly, individuals of strong Islamic character. This perspective underscores that the pursuit of memorizing the Quran is intrinsically linked to shaping virtuous, disciplined, and resilient Muslim personalities.

Tahfiz education is one of the main pillars in building a generation of quality Al-Quran in Perlis in the future.

— Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra JamalullailStating the importance of tahfiz education for future generations.

The recent International Tahfiz Islamic Sports and Arts Festival (FIESTA) 2026, organized by the Perlis Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JAIPs) in collaboration with the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs), exemplifies this commitment. The festival, which included international participation from Thailand for the first time, served as a vibrant arena for students from tahfiz institutions to hone their skills in Quranic recitation, Hadith, sermon delivery, and traditional archery. This initiative, supported by the Raja Muda and Raja Puan Muda Perlis, aims to invigorate the culture of tahfiz, Islamic sports, and arts on an international stage.

Tahfiz education not only produces huffaz who can memorize the Quran well but also plays a role in shaping a Muslim's character.

— Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra JamalullailElaborating on the character-building aspects of tahfiz education.

From a Perlis perspective, FIESTA 2026 is more than just a competition; it is a strategic platform for fostering essential life skills. The Raja Muda noted that such programs instill values of cooperation, discipline, leadership, and healthy competitiveness among participants. The inclusion of students from Thailand's Andaman and Phatthalung provinces further strengthens the international dimension, reinforcing Perlis's role in promoting Islamic education and cultural exchange. This focus on holistic development, blending spiritual learning with physical and artistic pursuits, is uniquely valued here, aiming to produce well-rounded individuals who are both devout and capable.

Besides that, it forms Muslims with noble character, discipline, and strong self-identity.

— Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra JamalullailFurther detailing the personal development outcomes of tahfiz education.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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