The Faculty of Dentistry at Zarqa University, in cooperation with the Faculty of Sharia, organized the annual Holy Qur’an Competition on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, under the title “Elevating the Spirit as We Elevate Knowledge.” The event was held as part of the university’s commitment to promoting spiritual and religious values among students alongside their academic excellence.

The competition was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Prof. Dr. Nesreen Al-Salem, and the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia, Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaben, in addition to several faculty members and students.

The competition consisted of three levels:

the first level included memorization of five parts (Ajza’) of the Holy Qur’an, the second level included memorization of three parts, while the third level focused on Qur’an recitation and mastery of Tajweed rules.

The event also featured a lecture titled “And Whoever Saves a Life: Between the Nobility of the Profession and the Great Reward,” delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia, Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaben. In his lecture, he highlighted the status of the medical profession in Islam and the profound humanitarian message it carries, emphasizing the importance of combining academic excellence with commitment to Islamic values and ethics.

Prof. Dr. Nesreen Al-Salem emphasized the Faculty of Dentistry’s commitment to organizing activities that contribute to developing students’ spiritual and moral values alongside enhancing their scientific and professional skills. She noted that such competitions strengthen students’ connection with the Holy Qur’an and reinforce Islamic values in their lives.

Al-Salem further explained that the university seeks to provide a comprehensive educational environment that integrates knowledge, values, and ethics, contributing to the preparation of a conscious generation capable of serving and advancing society.

For his part, Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaben stressed the importance of caring for the Holy Qur’an and encouraging students to memorize it, recite it, and master the rules of Tajweed. He emphasized that the Holy Qur’an represents a complete way of life that guides individuals toward goodness and righteous deeds, and that such events play an important role in strengthening and instilling religious values among students.