Muslim families in Nigeria resolve to read the whole Quran

chika ebuzor

July 2, 2015 7:28 PM

Parents and spouses alike, have taken advantage of this Ramadan period to challenge each other.

Ramadan.

Most parents say they have challenged their kids to read the whole Quran, in exchange for gifts.

Ibrahim Eshinlokun, a civil engineer says "I have three children, two boys and a girl. All of them can recite the Qur'an Masha Allah. But we have given them the task of using the month to memorise the holy book. There is a gift for everyone but the best among them has a star prize.”

He added that "I promised them a very good holiday if they put up a good show in memorising the Qur'an. And because they are just starting their third term examination and holiday is just a few days away, I can see the excitement. I am just using it to encourage them to get closer to the Qur'an."

The Quran recitation challenge is not left to kids alone, as couples also have put themselves to the test, despite their busy schedules.

Hassan Abubakar, a banker, also said "In my family, because my wife and myself are both working, we challenged ourselves to see who reads the Qur'an how many times during the holy month.”

He also added that "Last year, she beat me by reading it three times while I only read it once and then another half. But I'm determined not to lose to her this year.”

"Alihamdulillahi, I have finished reading the Qur'an once this year just a day after she finished hers. But curiously, I am now leading her in the second. Maybe she's deliberately slowing down for me,” the father of three said.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability.

Watch this three year old kid, Dawud Ahmed, recite the Quran.

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