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Tahfidz Quran Graduation

"Ammar, I was delighted when I heard the news that Hafiz had managed to memorize the quran in just two months!" nadira said, proud.

"Yes, Nad. Masyaa Allah .., that is amazing! Hafiz was always persistent in learning the Koran. He also said that he wanted to be hafiz quran like his ashes. I was amazed to hear it at that time," said Ammar while compiling some files on his desk.

"I have always been inspired by Hafiz's passion for the study of the Quran. He always diligently took tahfidz classes and trained outside the classroom," said Nadira with a smile that expands, making his cheeks more sober.

"Failure, it made him achieve extraordinary feats. I can't wait to see Hafiz beheaded as Hafiz Quran tomorrow morning" Ammar said.

"I'm also impatient. I am sure that Hafiz will be an inspiration to others who want to memorize the Quran" Nadira said.

"Definitely! Hafiz has shown us that with determination and hard work, nothing is impossible to achieve" Ammar said.

"That's fine. I hope that we can all take a lesson from the spirit and achievements of Hafiz in memorizing the quran" Nadira said.

"Aamiinu. Hopefully Hafiz will continue to inspire us all and continue to deepen the understanding and appreciation of the teachings of the Qur'an" said Ammar.

On a sunny morning at the end of Ramadan, the santri at the boarding school "Al-Fathonah" are busy preparing for a special occasion today: the graduation of tahfidz Quran. The event was held in honor of the santri who have completed the stage of recitation of the Quran under the guidance of the ustads over the past few years.

After the dawn prayer, the santri immediately rushed to clean and decorate the event space that had been prepared beforehand. They arranged chairs and tables in front of the stage, and put up a banner that read, "Congratulations to your success in memorizing the Quran" on stage.

When everything was ready, the santri took turns entering the room, wearing white robes and turban, and sitting in their respective places. Their families and friends who had come to watch the event had also started arriving and filled the room.

The event began with the recitation of the holy verse of the Quran by one of the best santri. Then, the students who will be in graduation, are invited to the stage one by one. Each santri showed their ability to memorize the quran, reciting verses from several suras that they memorized fluently and eloquently.

"And next, we will listen to the recitation of the holy verses of the Quran by the first Hafiz, namely Wahid Amzar Hafizuddin Baraqbah. Please be greeted with a big round of applause!" MC.

There was the sound of applause from the audience who filled the room. Hafiz stood up from his seat and went up to the stage.

"Bismilahbornrahmanirrahim ...." Hafiz read the holy verses of the Quran fluently and eloquently.

The audience gasped and said takbir.

"Masyaa Allah, thank you Wahid Amzar Hafizuddin Baraqbah. Next, we will listen to the second hafiz, Candra Eka Ramadhan. Please come on stage!" said an MC at the Tahfidz Quran Graduation event at the Al Fathonah boarding school.

Applause from the audience was heard again. Candra Eka Ramadhan stood up from her seat and took to the stage.

"Bismilahbornrahmanirrahim ...." Candra reads the holy verses of the Quran fluently and eloquently.

The audience was fascinated and said takbir.

"Allahu Akbar ...!"

"Allahu Akbar ...!"

"Allahu Akbar ...!"

"Masyaa Allah, thank you Candra Eka Ramadhan. We will continue to listen to the recitation of the holy verses of the Qur'an from the other Hafiz and Hafizah. Please listen carefully, ladies and gentlemen!" said the MC with a happy smile because he was happy to see the success of the students.

It is impressive that Hafiz was able to memorize the entire Koran in just two months. It demonstrates its remarkable ability to absorb and store information quickly. This is also a testament to his dedication and hard work, as memorizing the Quran is not an easy thing and requires great effort and focus.

It is clear that Hafiz's parents, Nadira and Ammar, are very proud of their son's achievements. They played an important role in supporting and encouraging Hafiz during her education, among which provided the resources and guidance needed to succeed.

"Congratulations, Hafiz! Mama is very proud of your achievements in memorizing the quran and in graduation as Hafiz Quran on this day," said Nadira. His eyes glazed over as he hugged his son.

"Yes, congratulations, Hafiz! We're all so proud of you and your passion for learning, son?" ammar added to Nadira's speech.

It is important to note that Hafiz's success was not solely the result of his natural abilities or upbringing. It also reflects the quality of education he received at Pondok Pesantren Al Fathonah, as well as the dedication of the teachers and mentors who helped him during this time.

"Thank you, Ma, Pa. Hafiz will not be able to reach this stage without your support and guidance" Hafiz said, hugging his parents.

"We've always supported you, Hafiz. We are also pleased to hear that you have obtained a scholarship to continue your education in Cairo" Nadira said.

"Rubber, that's amazing. You will definitely get a lot of experience and valuable lessons there. Papa did not expect, your dream will come true. You are indeed the successor of papa in terms of religious education. We can both be given the opportunity to pursue education in Cairo." Ammar patted Hafiz on the shoulder as if giving strength and support to his son.

"Yes, Ma. Ready it! I'm very grateful for your support. I will do my best to cherish this opportunity and continue to learn about the Quran and its teachings" Hafiz said, embracing his parents.

"Hopefully be successful in everything you do, Hafiz. We always support and pray for you" Nadira said, wiping away her tears.

"Yes, may Allah always give you blessings and success in all your efforts. Congratulations and success always, Hafiz!" Ammar gave a smile of pride to Hafiz. He did not show any tears, deliberately wiped so as not to look crybaby. Ammar is one of the most prestigious men who shed tears in front of others, including his wife and children, even his own parents.

Overall, Hafiz's story is an inspiring example of the power of hard work, dedication, and support in achieving goals.

After that, the students received awards from ustads and caregivers of boarding schools. There are trophies, certificates, and other rewards for those who have completed the Quran memorization stage. While staring at the pride of his family and friends, the students felt very happy and moved by the achievements they achieved.

The tahfidz quran graduation ceremony at the boarding school ended with a joint prayer and food distribution for the guests present. The santri feel very inspired to continue to improve their ability to understand and practice the teachings contained in the Quran. They are convinced that tahfidz quran is not the end of their journey, but the beginning of a long journey to deepen their understanding of the teachings of the quran and apply them in daily life.

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Graduation tahfidz quran is the culmination of the process of learning the Quran which starts from the activities of ziyadah and murojaah every day. Ziyadah is a special activity to add the Quran. This Ziyadah is usually adjusted to the target of each santri shipment. Before being decided as a graduation participant, each student must pass several stages, one of which passed the tasmic exam in front of the tasmic testing team, the board of asatidz.

The tahfidz test or often called munaqosah is a Quranic exam activity whose participants are people who are able to memorize the Quran, where in the munaqosah, the participants are, a santri son and daughter in the test by his teacher then the santri replied.

Tahfizh Koran will train the sensitivity of the hearing senses of children. The more sensitive the auditory senses of children in listening to the verses of the Quran recited, the easier it is for children to be fluent in repeating the readings they hear.

The memorizer of the Koran (hafiz quran) will gain privileges in the afterlife. In the Muslim chronicles, the Prophet salallahu 'alaihi wasallam said, that the Koran can provide intercession or help to its memorizers in the final jaumul. Allah also promised to multiply the reward of those who recite the Quran by 10 times. While the number of letters in the Koran, as mentioned by Imam Sayuthi in al-Itqan is 671,323 letters.

Another speciality of the Quran memorizers quoted from various sources, namely the memorizers of the Quran will get a high position in the view of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. This is because a person who memorizes the Koran must love Kalamullah (the word of Allah), while Allah loves those who love in His kalam.

Quran memorizers who uphold the value of the Quran, dubbed by "Ahlullah" which means the family of God or people close to Allah. This is also as said by the Prophet Salallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam, from the friend of Anas bin Malik RA. Prophet Muhammad Salallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam said: ‘’Verily for Allah there are people closest to him.’’

Then, friends ask, ‘’Who are they Rasul?’’

The Prophet replied, “They are ahlul quran. They are the family of God and those closest to Him.’’

Prophet Muhammad Salallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam once called for the burial of a friend who died in the battle of Uhud, which had more to say than any other. He also ordered the friends that the priests in prayer are those who are best at reading the Koran, as well as memorizing it.

Prophet Muhammad Salallahu 'Alaihi Wasallam promised that parents who have children memorizing the Quran will be given the crown by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala on the day of the apocalypse. The crown had a more beautiful light than the sunlight that illuminated their residence in the world.

The Quran reciteers will get the Quran intercession on the day of the apocalypse. The Koran will continue to escort the Shahibnya from the grave to heaven.

Syimir bin ‘Athiyyah said, "On the day of the apocalypse, the Koran will come to incarnate a thin, dry man with a deathly pale face. He came to the one who was raised from his grave. The man said, 'Believe in the honor of Allah, and rejoice in the pleasure of Allah.'"

The man asked, "Does someone like you give good news? Who're you?"

Then he replied, "I am the Koran that makes you always stay up at night (to read the Quran), and makes you thirsty during the day (for fasting)."

The Quran driver who is always muraja’ah (repeating his speech), he is actually doing brain and tongue sports. At that time, his brain will run like a coil that is constantly moving.

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