Nagma Khatoon became the winner of the Seeratunnabi Competition Season 2, winning a free Umrah package and a trophy.
A campaign to recite the Kalma Sharif also began, with 239,58,838 Durood Sharif recited.
Jr. Seraj Ahmad Quraishi
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
With the aim of spreading the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to the new generation and creating religious, moral, and educational awareness among children and youth, the Seeratunnabi Seminar and the prize distribution ceremony for the Seeratunnabi Competition Season 2 were held in the auditorium of Mian Saheb Islamia (MSI) Inter College, Bakshipur. The event was organized by Al Kalam Trust and Tehreek Ulama-e-Hind. The guests were welcomed by Hafiz Rahmat Ali Nizami, Muzaffar Hasnain Rumi, Asif Mahmood, and Nehal Ahmed.
The guests presented trophies, shields, and prizes to the successful participants of the Seeratunnabi Competition. Nagma Khatoon of the College Group secured first place in the competition, becoming the winner of the Seeratunnabi Competition Season 2. She was presented with a special prize of a free Umrah package from Travel Point and a trophy.
During the event, a travelogue was presented on the Seeratunnabi Competition and the work of the Al-Qalam Trust. The various stages of the competition and the activities of the participants were presented to the audience through videos and other media. Competition copies written by the children were also displayed, demonstrating the participants' hard work, study, and dedication to the Seerat.
A special campaign to recite the Kalma Sharif was also launched during the ceremony. The organizers stated that the purpose of this initiative is to inspire people to recite the Kalma Sharif and promote religious awareness. Those present at the event were urged to join the campaign and spread its message to as many people as possible.
The moderator, Qari Muhammad Anas Naqshbandi, stated that the purpose of events related to Seeratun Nabi is not limited to competitions and prize distribution, but also to connect people with the teachings, religious values, and virtuous deeds of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In this regard, a campaign to recite the Kalma Sharif was also included as part of the program.
Chief guest, Dr. Mufti Muhammad Khalid Ayyub Misbahi, Chairman of Tehreek Ulama-e-Hind, spoke on various aspects of Seerat, the Quran, and science, highlighting the importance of knowledge. He stated that the Quran inspires humanity to acquire knowledge, contemplate the universe, and reflect on the signs present in creation. Science serves as a means to understand natural phenomena and various aspects of the universe, while religious education provides moral guidance for the proper use of knowledge.
Mufti Khalid praised the Siratunnabi Competition and the various initiatives organized by Al-Qalam Trust. He said that such programs are important for engaging children and youth in the study of the Seerat. The competition instills in children an interest in reading, writing, and learning, and provides them with an opportunity to understand the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
He said that the new generation should advance in the fields of education and science while also studying the Seerat-e-Pak. It is important to develop in children the habit of reading, questioning, exploring, and learning new things. He said that a better future for society can be created by striking a balance between religious education and modern education.
In his lecture, Dr. Ghaus Muhammad Azhari, Assistant Professor at the University of Hyderabad, noted that the Seerat of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is a source of comprehensive guidance for human life. He said that the study of Seerat should not be limited to achieving success in competition or increasing knowledge, but it should inspire a person to understand his life, behavior and responsibilities towards the society. He said that children need to be connected with Seerat, Quran and good morals from childhood. If the new generation studies the life of Prophet-e-Islam Hazrat Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, it will be inspired to adopt qualities like truthfulness, honesty, justice, patience, kindness and humanity. He also stressed on acquiring modern education along with religious education.
A special aspect of the Seerat-un-Nabi competition was highlighted during the ceremony. It was revealed that, as part of the competition and associated efforts, *Durood Sharif* was recited 23,958,838 times and offered in reverence to the Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Hafiz Rahmat Ali Nizami and Muzaffar Hasnain Rumi explained that the competition's objective went beyond merely awarding prizes to children; it aimed to engage them in the study of the *Seerat-e-Pak* (the noble life of the Prophet) and to foster an interest in reading and writing. Participants included individuals of various ages and educational backgrounds, ranging from children to adults.
The event featured a presentation on the journey of the competition alongside a display of the participants' written submissions, giving parents and attendees a close look at the children's hard work. Successful participants were invited to the stage and honored with trophies, shields, and prizes.
In the *Hifz* group, Iqra Ansari, Salman Ansari, Muhammad Shad, Muhammad Saqib Ansari, and Rahmat Ali won prizes.
In the *Alim* group, Raunaq Fatima, Muhammad Qasim, Sadaf Haya, Sania Bano, and Ainun Jariya were successful.
In the school group, Inaya Fatima, Yasra Khan, Yasna Saqib, Uzma Noor, and Sumaira Warsi received prizes.
In the college group, Nagma Khatoon, Fauzia Tabassum, Mariyam Shaheen, Sadaf Fatima, and Shariba Kausar excelled. Within this group, Nagma Khatoon secured first place, emerging as the competition winner and receiving a special prize of a free Umrah package.
In the 'Free' group, Karima Hussain, Saddam Hussain Nizami, Aahu Chashm Nizami, Mehnaz Jahan, and Sofia Khatoon were awarded prizes. Conducting the proceedings, Qari Muhammad Anas Naqshbandi shed light on the objectives and journey of the *Seerat-un-Nabi* competition. He emphasized that connecting children with the *Seerat-e-Pak* (the noble life of the Prophet) is a crucial need of the hour. The competition aimed to foster an interest in study, writing, and the *Seerat* among the children. Hafiz Rahmat Ali Nizami recited verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the presentation of *Hamd* (praise of Allah) and *Naat* (praise of the Prophet).
The event was attended by Principal Mukhtar Ahmed, Principal Shamsa Ansari, Arbaz Naqshbandi, Mufti Akhtar Hussain, Mufti Azhar Shamsi, Haji Faiz Ahmed Khan, Shahbaz Siddiqui, Syed Jawwad Ali Sabzposh, Mahboob Alam, Qari Sharafat Hussain, Hafiz Aftab Alam, Hafiz Razi, Maulana Mahmood Raza, Maulana Jahangir Ahmed, Tabish Siddiqui, Shiraz Siddiqui, Prince, Zeeshan, Muhammad Azam, Naved Alam, Shadab Siddiqui, Syed Nadeem Ahmed, Shireen Asif, Zya Warsi, Ayesha Fasihi, Ayesha Khatoon, Asma Khatoon, Ali Ahmed, Sameer Ali, Zaid, Haji Seraj Ahmed, Syed Zafar Hasan, Principal Qari Naseemullah, Muftiya Kahkashan Firdous, Seraj Ahmad Quraishi, Alima Arabiya Ismaili, Maulana Danish, Principal Muhammad Siddiq, Advocate Muhammad Azam, Kashif Mahmood, Syed Asim, Asif Ansari, Rahmat Ali, Rushan, Shad, Zeeshan, Belal Ahmed, Syed Shahabuddin, and others.
The organizers stated that the objective of the Seerat-un-Nabi competition is to connect children and youth with the *Seerat* (life story) of the Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him), while also fostering an interest in study, writing, and knowledge among them. They expressed hope that such events would continue in the future and that the new generation would step forward to contribute to the progress of society and the nation in the fields of *Seerat*, the Quran, education, and science.
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