ICNA Dallas is pleased to announce the 25th Annual Quiz Competition on Essential Islamic Knowledge & Skills. The sole purpose of this quiz competition is to revive and promote the knowledge of Islam in our youth. InshaAllah this event will help us to convey the message of Islam, so that our youth become good Muslims and spend their lives according to the Quran and Sunnah
Important Dates to Remembers
Quiz Competition on February 1st @9 AM
Award Ceremony on February 8th @10 AM
Location and How to Contact Us
Islamic Center of Irving (ICI) – 2555 Esters Rd Irving, TX 75062
For more information or questions, please contact us at : ymquizdallas@gmail.com
Competition Rules
- Students must take part in the written part of the quiz competition. If you don’t take part in the written competition, even if you win in any of the other competitions, you will not qualify to win a prize, and the next student / winner will be awarded the prize who appears in the written quiz competition. Students must also score a minimum grade of 70% in the written part to qualify to win any of the other competitions
- Students can participate in all four of these competitions or can pick and choose which ones they want to participate in – Hifz, Qiraa’h, Azan (boys only) and Calligraphy (please review eligibility details for each category below)
- Winners will be given prizes
- To register, parents will have to create a main account first and then child(ren) can be registered for the event
- Registration Fees: (Discounted registration through 12/31/2024)
- For 1 student = $15
- For 2 students in the same family = $25
- For 3 students in the same family = $30
- For 4 students in the same family = $40
- For 5 students in the same family = $50
- Registration Fees: (After 12/31/2024 through 01/26/2025)
- For 1 student = $20
- For 2 students in the same family = $30
- For 3 students in the same family = $35
- For 4 students in the same family = $45
- For 5 students in the same family = $55
Written Competition
Overview
- The written exam is for students from all Grades 1 through 12
- Student must score a minimum of 70% to be eligible to win any of the other contests (Hifz, Qiraa’h, Azan and Calligraphy)
- The Written contest will take place on February 1st and the results will be announced during the award ceremony on February 8th
Procedure
- Scantron will be used for all grades 2 through 12, grade 1 will mark the answer on question paper
- Scantron paper will be provided
- Students must bring a #2 pencil and eraser
- Students should register in the grade they are in for the current school year
- The syllabus for each grade is below
Books can be purchased directly online or at Emaan Books & Gifts (220 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson – 972.437.5815)
Written Contest Syllabus Grades 1-6
Grade 1
- Basic Beliefs & Pillars of Islam (Full Book)
Book: Islamic Studies Level 1 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Seerah of the Prophet (saw) – (pages 1 – 33)
Book: 101 Seerah Stories & Dua (Goodword) by Saniyasnain Khan
Grade 2
- Basic Beliefs & Pillars of Islam (Full Book)
Book: Islamic Studies Level 2 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Seerah of the Prophet (saw) – (pages 1 – 83)
Book: 101 Seerah Stories & Dua (Goodword) by Saniyasnain Khan
Grade 3
- Basic Beliefs & Pillars of Islam (Full Book)
Book: Islamic Studies Level 3 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Seerah of the Prophet (saw) – (pages 1 – 127)
Book: 101 Seerah Stories & Dua (Goodword) by Saniyasnain Khan
Grade 4
- Basic Beliefs & Pillars of Islam (Full Book)
Book: Islamic Studies Level 4 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Seerah of the Prophet (saw) – (pages 1 – 154)
Book: 101 Seerah Stories & Dua (Goodword) by Saniyasnain Khan
Grade 5
- Basic Beliefs & Pillars of Islam (Full Book)
Book: Islamic Studies Level 5 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Seerah of the Prophet (saw) – (Full Book)
Book: 101 Seerah Stories & Dua (Goodword) by Saniyasnain Khan
Grade 6
- Basic Beliefs & Pillars of Islam
Book: Islamic Studies Level 6 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - History of Islam – (Full book)
Book: The Great Caliphs (Goodword) by Nafees Khan
Written Contest Syllabus Grades 7-12
Grade 7
- Islamic Beliefs
Book: Islamic Studies Level 7 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Companions of Prophet (saw) – (pages 9 – 140)
Book: Shining Stars (Vol I only) by Abdul Basit Ahmad
Grade 8
- Islamic Beliefs
Book: Islamic Studies Level 8 (Weekend Learning Publishers) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Companions of Prophet (saw)
Book: Shining Stars (Vol I only) – (pages 141 – 271) by Abdul Basit Ahmad
Grade 9
- Islamic Beliefs
Book: Islamic Studies Level 9 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Companions of Prophet (saw)
Book: Shining Stars (Vol II only) – (pages 9 – 133) by Abdul Basit Ahmad
Grade 10
- Islamic Beliefs
Book: Islamic Studies Level 10 (Weekend Learning Series) by Mansur Ahmad & Husain A. Nuri “Revised Edition” - Companions of Prophet (saw)
Book; Shining Stars (Vol II only) – (pages 134 – 255) by Abdul Basit Ahmad
Grade 11
- Heroes of Islam
Book: Companions of the Prophet (Book 1 by MELS) – (pages 1 – 119) - Contribution of Muslims in Civilization
Book: Muslims in America by Edward E. Curtis – (pages 1 – 46)
Grade 12
- Heroes of Islam
Book: Companions of the Prophet (Book 1 by MELS) – (pages 120 – 251) - Contribution of Muslims in Civilization
Book: Muslims in America (3rd Edition by Amana) by Edward E. Curtis – (pages 47 – 118)
Azan Competition
Eligibility
- Students must take part in the Written contest and score at least a grade of 70% to be eligible to win
- Students participating in the Azan contest CANNOT PARTCIPATE in the Hifz and Qiraa’h Contests
- The Azan contest will take place on February 1st and the results will be announced during the award ceremony on February 8th
- Participants will be required to recite full azan with proper tone and Tajweed
- Only Boys Grade 5th thru 12th can participate in this contest
Procedure
- 40% marks for Makharij-ul-Huruf & clarity
- 60% marks for melody
Hifz Competition
Eligibility
- Students must take part in the Written contest and score at least a grade of 70% to be eligible to win
- The Hifz contest will take place on February 1st and the results will be announced during the award ceremony on February 8th
- Students participating in the Hifz contest CANNOT PARTCIPATE in the Qiraa’h and Azan contest
Procedure
- Student will be not tested on common rules of Tajweed
- Hifz Level 1 will be divided into two groups:
- Group 1 – Grades 1 thru 5
- Group 2 – Grades 6 thru 12
Hifz Level 1 First / Last Five Juz Hifz Level 2 First / Last Fifteen Juz Hifz Level 3 Complete Quran
Qiraa’h Competition
Eligibility
- Students must take part in the Written contest and score at least a grade of 70% to be eligible to win
- The Qiraa’h contest will take place on February 1st and the results will be announced during the award ceremony on February 8th
- Students participating in the Qiraa’h contest CANNOT PARTCIPATE in the Hifz and Adhan contests.
Procedure
- Student will be tested on common rules of Tajweed
- Memorizing the Surah is not required
- Student will have to prepare from the following assigned Surahs:
| Grade | Surah – Ayahs |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Adiyaat – All |
| Grade 2 | A’ala – All |
| Grade 3 | Nuh – 15 thru 25 |
| Grade 4 | Mumtahinah – 1 thru 9 |
| Grade 5 | Hadid – 1 thru 18 |
| Grade 6 | Jathiyah – 1 thru 22 |
| Grade 7 | Saad – 1 thru 26 |
| Grade 8 | Ar-Room – 1 thru 22 |
| Grade 9 | Naml – 27 thru 44 |
| Grade 10 | Hajj – 1 thru 15 |
| Grade 11 | Israa’ – 59 thru 75 |
| Grade 12 | Anaam – 74 thru 94 |
Calligraphy Competition
Eligibility
- The calligraphy contest is for students Grade 3 and up
Procedure
- The Calligraphy contest will take place on February 1st and the results will be announced during the award ceremony on February 8th
- All contestants are required to draw the following dua (see dua sample on right) in Arabic as their Art work
- Contestants will be given 25 minutes to complete their Art work.
- Calligraphy must be done freehand
- High quality paper will be provided for the Art work. Paper size will be 14″ X 22″ (36cm X 56cm)
- Contestants are REQUIRED to bring their own drawing instruments
- Markers, pencils (colored or black), crayons, water colors and oil colors can be used
- Stencils, carbon-papers and other copying material will not be allowed
- During the competition, copying the art work from any reference will not be allowed
- Contestants can use any style of calligraphy available and can also use their own style
- The calligraphy will be JUDGED based on its beauty, originality and for its legibility
- No glitter allowed
Allah is truly with those who are patient
