A miracle in Bangladesh: an 8-year-old boy memorizes the Quran in eight months
The young Mohammad Omar Faruk, originally from Lakshmipur in Bangladesh, achieved a remarkable feat. At just 8 years old, he managed, with a precocity matched only by his speed, to memorize the entire Quran in just eight months. A process that usually takes between two and three years.
Enrolled in the Alexander Darul Quran Islamia Madrasa in Ramgati Upazila, the young prodigy did not hide his joy at having accomplished this noble task and nurtured the dream of becoming an Islamic scholar. His teachers, inexhaustible with praise about him, describe him as a diligent and passionate student, who began his Koranic studies last September and distinguished himself by his exceptional determination, choosing to recite the verses of the Holy Book during his studies. -noon, instead of playing.
“This is a special blessing from Allah. Learning the Quran by heart at such a young age and in such a short time is no small feat.”declares, admiringly, Maulana Shahadat Hossain Jamil, the director of the madrasa, who underlines the pride that this accomplishment brings to the establishment.
Faruk’s journey is a testament to his unwavering perseverance and the commitment of his teachers, inspiring his community.
This exceptional feat serves as a reminder of the importance of the tradition of memorizing the Quran, a practice revered throughout the Muslim world for preserving God’s teachings. Many Muslims around the world strive to memorize sacred texts, although few manage to do so at such a young age and in such a short time frame as Faruk.
His success is now a source of emulation for his comrades and an example for young people around the world, aspiring to knowledge and piety.