Student Memorises 11 Juz of the Qur'an, Receives Full Scholarship

A student from SD Islam Al-Azhar Kelapa Gading (Alazka) has received a full scholarship after memorising 11 juz of the Qur’an. Ananda Alhazen Nufail Ridwansyah, a sixth-grade graduate, was honoured during the school’s 2025/2026 academic year graduation ceremony held at the Kelapa Gading Sport Club in Jakarta on Friday (20/6).

Alhazen not only completed the memorisation of 11 juz but also successfully performed Tasmi’, the practice of reciting the memorised portions in a single sitting. The achievement was praised as a result of perseverance, discipline, and a strong commitment to preserving the purity of the Qur’anic memorisation.

As a form of appreciation, the Al-Azhar Kelapa Gading Foundation granted Alhazen a full scholarship, covering 100 percent of the entrance and tuition fees for SMP Islam Al-Azhar Kelapa Gading. He also received a membership to the North Aquatic Center (NAC) and full support for other extracurricular activities. The award was presented directly by the Chairman of the Foundation, Irsan Nurfaqih Sjamhudi.

Head of SD Islam Alazka, Yayan Sumitran, stated that the success was the result of strong collaboration between the school and the family. He explained that the school provided structured coaching through memorisation targets, regular reviews, and intensive mentoring, whilst the parents offered motivation and daily interaction with the Qur’an at home.

Foundation Chairman Irsan Nurfaqih Sjamhudi added that the achievement demonstrates the success of an educational model that places the Qur’an as the primary foundation for character building. He expressed hope that this accomplishment would inspire other students to become a Qur’anic generation that excels in knowledge, possesses noble character, and demonstrates leadership qualities.