Student receives Umrah ticket in Bandipora for memorising Holy Quran

Bandipora, Oct 26: Alfalah Educational Institute in Aragam, Bandipora, celebrated a milestone for its Holy Quran memorisation (Hifz-e-Quran) programme by awarding an Umrah ticket to one of its students, Raqib ul Hassan, in recognition of his dedication.

Raqib, along with two other students, Ansar Aslam and Salman Khursheed, completed the Hifz-e-Quran course this year. The Umrah ticket winner was chosen through a draw, reflecting the school’s commitment to supporting both spiritual and academic growth.

Alfalah Educational Institute launched the Hifz-e-Quran programme two years ago to combine religious education with modern studies. Since then, the programme has grown, attracting more students and parents with its goal of balancing faith and academics, while promoting both religious devotion and discipline in learning.

The award ceremony brought together respected figures from various fields, all emphasising the importance of faith and education. Islamic scholars Mufti Muzaffer Hussain Qasmi and Mufti Farhat Ahmad Qasmi praised the students’ achievements and the institute’s efforts.

Mufti Muzaffer commended Alfalah’s chief patron, Arif Hussain Bhat, for creating a vision that integrates religious and modern knowledge, stating, “This institute is shaping young minds while nurturing their souls.”

Ghulam Nabi Tantray, a well-known businessman from Bandipora, addressed the students and parents, noting that Alfalah’s initiative serves as an excellent model for other institutions in the region. “It is encouraging to witness a school dedicated to cultivating morally grounded and well-rounded students,” he added.

Professor Ghulam Hassan Bhat and Arsullah Habib, representing the Chief Education Office, praised the students’ accomplishments. They highlighted the significance of these successes for the Bandipora community and promised to continue supporting similar educational programmes in the district.

The chief patron of the school, Arif Hussain Bhat, announced plans to expand the Quran memorisation programme and to provide additional resources for students pursuing religious studies. He expressed hope that this initiative would inspire other young minds to pursue “knowledge with humility, dedication, and purpose.”