“My Guide, My Prophet” Hadith Memorization Competition Award Ceremony Held at Our University

A Competition Guided by Hadiths

In collaboration with our University, ÖNDER Association of Imam Hatip Schools, and the Ministry of National Education Directorate General of Religious Education, the "My Guide, My Prophet" Hadith Memorization Competition Award Ceremony was held on April 10, 2025, at the Media and Event Center Event Hall with great participation and enthusiasm.

This year, the competition was held for the second time, with international participation simultaneously through digital platforms such as Zoom and Kahoot. The competition was completed in an online environment with a transparent evaluation process.

Keynote Speeches by National and International Guests

The award ceremony began with the recitation of the Qur'an by Ali Nevfel, a student at the International Fatih Sultan Mehmet Anatolian Imam Hatip High School.

Opening speeches were delivered by Dr. Zambry bin AbdulKadir, Malaysian Minister of Higher Education; Assoc. Prof. Celile Eren Ökten, Deputy Minister of National Education; Mustafa Asım Alkan, Deputy Governor of Istanbul; Prof. İrfan Gündüz, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Prof. Atilla Arkan, our President; Abdullah Ceylan, President of ÖNDER; and Enes Hibe, Vice President of ÖNDER.

The speeches emphasized the importance of learning hadiths and following the Sunnah of our Prophet. The efforts of young people in this field were acknowledged, and thanks were extended to all stakeholders, especially our university, who contributed to the organization. Deputy Minister of National Education Celile Ökten highlighted the value of connecting young people with the hadiths of our Prophet in the educational process, emphasizing the human-centered approach of the Turkey Century Education Model. The songs performed by students from the International Fatih Sultan Mehmet Anatolian Imam Hatip High School added an artistic touch to the ceremony. Prof. İsmail Lütfi Çakan, who delivered the closing lecture, emphasized that the most important example for humanity is the life of the Rasulullah. Çakan stated that hadiths represent both the divine will in the human realm and the practical reflections of the Sunnah-i Seniyye, serving as a guide.

The program concluded with the presentation of competition awards and the taking of commemorative photos.

Award Winning Students

The names of the students who won awards in the competition are given below. As Ibn Haldun University, we congratulate all students who participated in this meaningful competition and received awards, and thank everyone who contributed.

1. Muhammed Ubeyde Dağ - International Murat Hüdavendigar Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
2. Salih Öztürk - International Murat Hüdavendigar Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
3. Adnan el Muhammed - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
4. Ömer Faruk Altaş - International Murat Hüdavendigar Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
5. Omar Abdulwahab - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
6. Abdelrahman Salem - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
7. Samim Esad Altınbıçak - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
8. Abdullah Alkaddour - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
9. Zaid Aboelenin Badawy Elsayed Eid - International Şehit Münir Murat Ertekin Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
10. Djibril Sambieni Yacoubou - International Şehit Münir Murat Ertekin Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
11. Mehmet Yılmaz - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
12. Abubakar Issah - International Şehit Münir Murat Ertekin Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
13. Mysara Mustafa Hassan - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
14. Ahmet Talha Dağlı - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
15. Ömer Faruk Öğüt - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
16. Caner Öztürk - International Murat Hüdavendigar Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
17. Mukhammed Khol Muradov - International Şehit Münir Murat Ertekin Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
18. Muhammed Şahin - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
19. Ahmed Sharafeldin Nasreldin Sharafeldin - International Şehit Münir Murat Ertekin Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
20. Mohamed Aliou Diallo - International Gaziantep Anatolian Imam Hatip High School