Umm Al-Qura University Quran Recitation Center 2025: Global Quranic Education for 15,000 Beneficiaries
The Umm Al-Qura University Electronic Quran Recitation Center achieved a significant milestone in 2025, establishing a remarkable global presence that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's pioneering role in serving the Holy Quran and disseminating its sciences. Recent figures and statistics confirm the center's success in providing a distinguished educational model that utilizes the latest digital technologies to teach correct recitation and Tajweed rules to beneficiaries worldwide.
Global statistics reflect the scale of the achievement
Official statistics revealed that the online Quran recitation services have reached 15,201 students, representing a wide geographical diversity encompassing 88 countries across six continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, and Australia. This broad reach is a clear indication of the high credibility of the university's programs and their ability to transcend geographical boundaries to deliver authentic Islamic knowledge.
Sound educational and methodological competencies
To ensure the quality of educational outcomes, the teaching process was overseen by a select group of 80 highly qualified and experienced teachers of Quranic recitation. Their efforts resulted in 3,424 hours of instruction throughout the year, during which 23,229 pages of the Holy Quran were read and corrected, reflecting the meticulous attention and care that the Quranic recitation center gives to each student.
Historical depth and noble message
Umm Al-Qura University derives its prestigious standing from its geographical location in Mecca, the birthplace of revelation, which imbues its Quranic programs with a unique spiritual and academic character. This online Quranic recitation platform is a natural extension of the university's long history of teaching Islamic sciences, employing modern technology to disseminate this accumulated expertise from the Holy Mosque in Mecca to all corners of the earth, thus facilitating the correct and accessible learning of the Holy Quran for Muslims everywhere.
An academic vision that keeps pace with the future
Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Abdullah Al-Kathiri, Dean of the College of Da'wah and Fundamentals of Religion at Umm Al-Qura University, explained that these digital indicators reflect the university's success in fulfilling its global mission. He emphasized that the Quran recitation program has successfully established a rigorous academic methodology for distance learning, ensuring the accurate transmission of information and the proper application of the rules of recitation. He noted that this expansion is part of the university's strategy to enhance its international presence.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This educational and technological initiative is perfectly aligned with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which places great importance on serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, promoting the values of moderation and tolerance, and harnessing digital transformation to serve Islam and Muslims. The Umm Al-Qura University Quran Recitation Center serves as a prime example of how technology can be utilized to serve the Holy Quran, thus enhancing the Kingdom's soft power and reaffirming its leading role in the Islamic world.
