Saudi royal adviser visits Sharjah Quran Academy

He commended the efforts of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for establishing this remarkable institution. The Academy is devoted to the Quran and its sciences, and it houses a rare collection of manuscripts and possessions of notable Quran reciters who have made a significant impact on preserving and transmitting the Holy Quran through the centuries.

Visit by prominent Islamic figures
The visit was part of the agenda of Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Humaid and His Eminence Dr Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Duwaini, Deputy of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in Egypt, along with other participants in the “Objectives of the Holy Quran: Between Theory and Practice” conference organised by the University of Sharjah. They were welcomed at the Academy by H.E. Dr Eng Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Chairman of the Sharjah Quran Academy, Abdullah Khalaf Al-Hosani, the Secretary General, and a number of department heads and section chiefs.

Showcasing the Academy’s mission
Dr Al Tunaiji welcomed the guests and accompanied them on a tour of the Quranic museums. He gave a detailed overview of the Academy’s vision, mission, and three foundational pillars: the Sharjah Global Electronic Qira’ah platform, which currently serves Quranic certification students in 172 countries; scientific studies and research; and the Quranic museums.

The visitors explored exhibits on the history of Quranic script, rare manuscripts, the science of Quranic readings (qira’at), renowned Quran reciters, scientific miracles in the Quran, and the covering of the Kaaba (kiswa), among other invaluable artefacts.

A beacon of Quranic heritage
His Excellency Sheikh Dr Saleh bin Humaid expressed his admiration for the Academy, calling it a distinctive cultural and intellectual landmark in the field of Quranic knowledge. He praised its innovative methods in education, research, and documentation of Quranic sciences and interpretation, underscoring its vital role in preserving, spreading, and honouring the message of the Quran worldwide.