By Suleman Chitera
Blantyre, Malawi – The 2025 National Hadith Recitation Competition has been hailed as a great success, with participants showing exceptional preparation and skill compared to previous years.
Chief Judge Sheikh Swaleh Chilundu praised the high level of readiness among the contestants, noting that it contributed to outstanding performances and higher scores across the board.
“The preparedness of the competitors this year was far better than last year, and this helped many achieve excellent results. Those who did not perform well should not lose hope but begin preparing early for next year’s competition,” Sheikh Chilundu advised.
The prestigious event was organized by the Muhammad VI Foundation of African Ulama, with its chairperson Sheikh Bakir Duncan emphasizing that correct pronunciation and articulation are key elements in evaluating contestants.
Over 50 Youths Show Interest in Hadith Competition
This year’s contest attracted 52 young participants, of which 13 were shortlisted to compete in three categories: Hadith 40, Hadith 35, and Hadith 25.
Hanif Mussa emerged winner in the Hadith 40 category
Abubakar Idriss took the lead in the Hadith 35 category
William Yusuf triumphed in the Hadith 25 category
Malawi to Compete on the Global Stage in Morocco
The three winners will proudly represent Malawi at the upcoming international Hadith Recitation Competition to be held in Morocco, which will bring together participants from 48 countries worldwide.
This opportunity is expected to raise Malawi’s profile on the global Islamic stage and inspire more youths to engage in Islamic knowledge and Hadith memorization.
