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72-Year-Old Quran Memorizer Honored in Palestine

15:31 - November 18, 2014
News ID: 1474682
A Palestinian lady who succeeded to memorize the entire Quran at the age of 72 was honored in a ceremony in Bethlehem Province, Palestine.


According to Ma’an news agency, Hajia Maryam Hassan Salama ‘Alaawi (Um ‘Adnan) is the oldest female memorizer of the Holy Quran from Bethlehem Province.

The ceremony was organized by Bethlehem Orphans Association chaired by Nail ‘Abdul Rahman.

He expressed his honor and respect for the old lady and noted that she has truly acted upon the famous Nabawi Hadith which says “seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.”

Adding that learning is not limited to a specific age or place, he said the lady is a role-model for the Palestinian society.

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Tags: quran ، memorize ، palestinian ، lady ، orphan ، old
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