Nur Syakura nicknames Sarawak through the Quran

KUCHING, 12 Oct: Sarawak-born Qariah success, Nur Syakura Mohamad Musa appeared johan qariah at the International Council of Tilawah and Hafazan al-Quran Rankings (MTHQA) The 66th time not only was a personal achievement, but also brought Malaysia and Sarawak to international prominence.

Nur Syakura said the success was welcomed with gratitude and proved Sarawak's ability to compete internationally through mastery of quality Quranic reading.

"This time's success was unexpected, let alone the opportunity to bring Malaysia and Sarawak on the international stage, thus glorifying the names of countries and states through their proud achievements in the field of Quranic enlightenment", he said.

He said this when he was spotted by the media after arriving in Kuching on Sunday.

He believes that discipline and consistency in training are among the key keys to success, as well as teacher guidance and family support which is a source of strength throughout preparation.

"The preparation for the international competition involves intensive daily training in Kelantan through the initiative of Quran Darul Hana Center, Sarawak Islamic Council to package reading quality and ensure best presentations can be given.

"The effort continued from the end of the national level competition last April until the international competition in October including through self-training sessions to improve Quranic proficiency and consistency", he said.

Meanwhile, Nur Syakura also appreciated the teacher especially Yahya David and his wife for their guidance and support during the preparation period.

He also appreciated the services of other teachers who guided and shaped his journey in space from the beginning.

The success is expected to inspire more qari and qariah in Sarawak to love the Qur'an as well as make the spacious terrain a place of preaching in spreading the teachings of the scriptures to society.