Qur’an contest winners of Zamin, Djizzak region were announced
The regional rounds of Republican Qur’an Contest in Djizzak region ended in high spirit. The competition which is being held with the initiative of the President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was meant to discover new talents with the idea to support them in the future.
Here’s the list of winners.
MALE PARTICIPANTS
The first qualifying area:
Winners in Hifz (Qur’an memorization):
18-25 years old participants:
1st place – Dovudov Muzaffar
26-40 years old participants:
1st place – Saidazimov Abdulhamid
2nd place – Nishonov Abdurauf
3rd place – Malikov Sanjar
Winners in Tilawat nomination:
18-25 years old participants:
1st place – Khidirboyev Khusan
2nd place – Rahmatullayev Muhammaddiyor
3rd place – Kholturayev Abdurrazzoq, Khushbokov Sayoriddin
26-40 years old participants:
1st place – Mahmudov Bayozkhon
2nd place – Abdullayev Olimjon
3rd place – Turdiyev Sanjar
The second qualifying area:
Winners in Hifz (Qur’an memorization):
26-40 years old participants:
1st place – Atabayev Izzatulloh
Winners in Tilawat nomination:
18-25 years old participants:
1st place – Khamidov Islmojon
2nd place – Elmurotov Doniyor
3rd place – Urazametov Sardor
26-40 years old participants:
1st place – Mirzayev Abdusamad
2nd place – Norbotirov Abbos
3rd place – Abdurahimov Doston
FEMALE PARTICIPANTS
The first qualifying area:
Winners:
18-25 years old participants:
1st place – Atabayeva Nafisa
2nd place – Rashidova Niso
3rd place – Ubaydullayeva Soliha
26-40 years old participants:
1st place – Mirzakulova Makhsuda
2nd place – Ismatullayeva Mekhriniso
3rd place – Isayeva Markhabo
The second qualifying area:
Winners in Hifz (Qur’an memorization):
26-40 years old participants:
1st place – Bozorova Yorqinoy
2nd place – Qirjigitova Bibioysha
3rd place – Hakimova Dilnoza
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
8 Facts About Bilal Ibn Rabah (RA)
1. Bilal Ibn Rabah (RA) was kept as slave
An Abyssinian, Bilal (RA) was kept as slave in Makkah. He (RA) was a slave of Ummayah bin Khalaf.
2 His master was a virulent enemy of Islam
Ummayah couldn’t tolerate the fact that Islam was being spread. Yet, Bilal (RA) his Ethiopian slave, converted into a Muslim.
Ummayah bin Khalaf was planning either to kill Him or to make him change his religion. But believe of Bilal (RA) on Allah didn’t let him fear from His master. He got succeeded in his plannings and sent Him for a punishment.
3. The inhuman punishment
In the Arabian Desert, Bilal (RA) was laid under the sparkling sun on the hot sand. Then, heavyweight hot rocks were placed on his body to make the situation worse.
He was burning due to the hot sand from the back of His body whereas, the upper body was burnt by the hot pieces of rocks. Also, He wasn’t able to move due to the weight of rocks.
4. The nights of lashes:
His believe made His master angrier. Bin Khalaf started lashing Him every night. He was tortured alternatively by Ummayah bin Khalaf and Abu Jahl.
5. Abu Bakr (RA)
Bilal (RA)’s punishment ended and He started living a free life as Abu Bakr (RA) bought him from Ummayah.
6. Bilal RA was the first Muezzin of Islam
Allah Almighty rewarded Him for His patience and He was made the Muazzin for the Mosque of Prophet (PBUH).
7. The death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):
After the death of Prophet (PBUH), Bilal (RA) wasn’t able to continue living in Madinah. He left Madina but returned after few days when He saw Prophet (PBUH) in a Dream demanding Him to pay a visit.
8. The request of Hasan and Hussain (RA):
When Bilal (RA) moved back in Madina, Hussain and Hasan (RA) requested Him to give Azan. After few years, Bilal (RA) finally left Madinah forever.
He died in Damascus in 20 AH. His tomb is located in Bab al Saghir, a graveyard in Damascus.