Ile-Ife, Osun State – Rowdatu-T-Tanzeel Tahfeez Arabic School celebrated the graduation of 22 young students who successfully memorized the entire Holy Quran during a colorful ceremony held on Sunday, July 27 at Wura Event Centre in Aladanla, Ile-Ife.
The fourth edition of the school’s annual graduation attracted Islamic scholars, academics, parents and dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria, with some participants joining virtually. The event showcased the students’ mastery of Quranic recitation, tajweed (pronunciation rules), Arabic grammar and Islamic ethics through soul-stirring renditions that moved many attendees to tears.
School Director Mallam Mutiu Uthman emphasized the institution’s mission to instill Islamic values from an early age. “Memorizing the Quran is just the beginning. The real test is living by its teachings,” he advised the graduates, aged below 18, while urging Muslim parents to prioritize Islamic education. The school boasts alumni studying at prestigious institutions including Egypt’s Al-Azhar University and universities in Malaysia and Turkey.
Guest lecturer Sheikh Sirajudeen Bakrin, Chief Imam of Fountain University, charged the graduates to remain steadfast. “You are now bearers of Allah’s words. You must live by it and guide others,” he said, cautioning against negative influences. Professor Shuaib Osunleke, Chairman of the occasion, commended the students’ dedication and called on Muslims to project Quranic values of peace and justice in society.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates to all 22 graduates, marking their transition as certified Huffaz (Quran memorizers). The school continues to contribute to Islamic scholarship in Nigeria, with plans to expand its programs in the coming academic session.
Graduates:
Ibrahim Oluwaferanmi Lawal, Alabi Habeebah Oluwadunmininu, Munirudeen Abdulrahman Abiodun, Fari’ah Temitope Ojuroye, Abdul-Qawiyy As-Siddiq Abdulhameed, Ibrahim Olamide Lawal, Aleem Halimah Olamide, Firdaus Oluwaferanmi Oyelami, Odenike Ibraheem Dolamu, Olowomojuore Muhammad Olakunle, Adeboye Summayyah Adedolapo, Ajibade Waliyah Adeola, Adewale Kafilah Adebimpe, Adedokun Fatimah Afolashade, Olurode Tolhah Kehinde, Saheed Sofiyyah Adedamola, Moyosore Muhammed Alade, Badru Muhammad Olusola, Tajudeen Toliah Akorede, Tajudeen Abdullah Olamide, Teslim Aisha Aduke Ayomide, and Abdullah Opeyemi Abdul Rasaq.
The event highlighted Nigeria’s growing tradition of Quranic education and its role in shaping moral values among young Muslims.