Qur’an Summit 2026 • Qur’an Competition

Empowering Hearts Through Faith and Learning

Join SCV Arabic Language Academy for a community-wide Qur’an summit bringing centers together in unity — building blessed homes, one ayah at a time.

About Qur’an Summit

Qur’an Summit is a regional Qur’an competition hosted by Santa Clarita Valley Arabic Language Academy (SCV ALA), focused on nurturing love of the Qur’an, strengthening memorization and recitation, and uniting communities around sacred learning.

What to expect

A structured competition environment designed for excellence and adab, with evaluation rounds, public finals, and an honoring ceremony that celebrates achievement and encourages lifelong connection with the Qur’an.

Our guiding principle

We aim to empower hearts through faith and learning, and to build blessed homes one ayah at a time — supporting students, families, and participating centers in a respectful, uplifting experience.

Partners & Participating Centers

Featured partners

Participating Centers

Event Schedule

Qur’an Summit 2026 takes place over two days of competition, recognition, and unity — concluding with a joint community iftar.

Saturday, February 28 — Competition Day

College of the Canyons • Valencia University Center

  • 9:00 – 9:30 AM — Opening
  • 9:30 – 11:00 AM — Private Evaluation Round
  • 11:00 – 12:30 PM — Public Finals Round
  • 12:30 – 1:00 PM — Closing & Dhuhr Prayer

Sunday, March 1 — Honoring Day

Celebrating excellence with the Qur’an

  • 9:00 – 9:30 AM — Opening
  • 9:30 – 11:00 AM — Award Ceremony
  • 11:00 – 12:30 PM — Prize Presentation
  • 12:30 – 1:00 PM — Closing & Dhuhr Prayer

* Grand Umrah prize announced during joint iftar

Joint Community Iftar

Islamic Center of Northridge (ICN) • 11439 Encino Ave, Granada Hills, CA

  • 5:00 – 5:50 PM — Opening
  • 5:50 – 6:00 PM — Maghrib Prayer
  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM — Joint Iftar
  • 7:00 – 8:00 PM — Award Presentation
  • 8:00 PM — Isha & Tarawih

Categories & Age Groups

Participants are grouped by age and memorization level as of January 1, 2026. Each participant may compete in one category only.

Category Age Surahs
AUnder 5Surah An-nas (سورة الناس)
B6 – 10Surah Al-FAjr (سورة الفجر)
C11 – 15Surah Al-Naba (سورة النبأ)
D16 – 22Surah Al-Qalam (سورة القلم)
E23 – 27Surah An-Najm (سورة النجم)
F28 – 99Surah Qaf (سورة ق)

اقرأ وارتق ورتل — Read, Recite, and Rise. Building blessed homes, one ayah at a time.

Imams & Scholars

Twenty Two respected scholars and educators united by one Holy Qur’an — guiding, judging, and inspiring the next generation.

خَيْرُكُمْ مَن تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The best among you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
— Al-Bukhari

Prizes & Awards

Qur’an to Umrah — honoring dedication, excellence, and sincerity.

Grand Prizes

  • Brothers: Umrah Package for Two*
  • Sisters: Umrah Package for Two*
  • All Ages: Recognition & awards

*Restrictions apply. See registration form for details.

Total Gifts & Prizes

$25,000

Prize distribution is based strictly on performance and judging criteria.

Competition Rules & Guidelines

Community Partners

SCV Eid Network

Supporting joyful, family-friendly Eid celebrations and community programs, including festivals, iftars, speaker series, and Umrah/Hajj trips.

scveidnetwork@gmail.com

Santa Clarita Valley Muslim Burial Services

Providing compassionate, Islamically-guided burial services for the Muslim community.

200 burial plots • Eternal Valley Memorial Park
661-434-1274 • www.scvmbs.org

Register for Qur’an Summit 2026

Join families and centers across Southern California in a weekend dedicated to the Qur’an.

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