Students of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, have secured third positions in four categories at the 1st Annual Inter-University Musabaqah 2026, organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Northwest University Kano Branch.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Public Relations, Media and Internal Affairs of the university, Jibril Ado Dandawaki, who said the institution congratulated the students and appreciated everyone who contributed to their preparation and participation.
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The four students represented the university through the Students’ Ahlul Qur’an Forum under the International Institute of Qur’anic Sciences (IIQS).
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The award recipients are Hauwa’u Jidda Musa, who secured third position in the 10-Hizb category; Fatima Zahraddeen Abubakar, third position in the 20-Hizb category; Muhammad Magaji Ahmad, third position in the 40-Hizb category; and Mahmud Muhammad Adam, who came third in the 60-Hizb category.
The university described the achievement as a reflection of the students’ dedication to Qur’anic learning, memorisation and recitation.
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It also emphasised the importance of promoting Qur’anic education alongside academic excellence and moral development.
KHAIRUN encouraged the students to sustain the spirit of excellence and strive for greater achievements in future competitions.