ULM Students Triumph at International Qur'anic Festival 2026 in Yogyakarta

Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (ULM) students have achieved significant success at the International Qur'anic Festival (I-QAF) 2026, held at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) in Yogyakarta. The ULM team secured first place in the Musabaqah Syarhil Quran (MSQ) and third place in the Musabaqah Khattil Quran (MKQ) Contemporary, competing against participants from various domestic and international universities.

The MSQ victory was earned through a compelling combination of fluent Quranic recitation, precise translation, and profound interpretation of the holy text. This perfect blend of skills impressed the judges and led to the highest score for the ULM team. In the MKQ Contemporary category, the ULM delegation's calligraphy work secured third place, distinguished by its original fusion of classic calligraphy rules with modern aesthetic touches, demonstrating the students' high level of creativity in Islamic art.

The ULM team comprised Dinda Rosyadah from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nurul Amira from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and Indah Ramadhani from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences for the MSQ. Hartati from the Faculty of Law represented ULM in the Khattil Quran competition.

ULM Rector Prof. Ahmad Alim Bachri expressed his pride and appreciation for the students' accomplishments. "Congratulations to the ULM students who won first place in the Musabaqah Syarhil Quran (MSQ) and third place in the Musabaqah Khattil Quran (MKQ) Contemporary," he stated. He emphasized that this achievement is the result of hard work, disciplined practice, and consistent guidance from the entire academic community. The rector hopes this success will motivate other ULM students to develop their intellectual and spiritual competencies. Prof. Alim further affirmed that the I-QAF 2026 success reinforces ULM's commitment to fostering students holistically, integrating academic, spiritual, and character development.