Meet Hannaneh, 9-year-old Iranian Quran Genius in Dubai

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Nine-year-old Hannaneh Khalafi is a Quran genius from Iran who can answer any questions about the Holy Book and its verses.

She has been mesmerizing the audience of the Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak International Holy Quran Competition in Dubai ever since she first took the stage, according to the KTimes.

If you recite a verse to her, she can accurately tell you the name of the chapter, the verse number and whether it was revealed in Makkah or Madina. "I can also tell you where exactly the verse is located in the Quran - at the top, middle or bottom of the page.”

Khalafi learnt the entire Quran by heart when she was just seven years old. "My father and mother helped me learn the Holy Quran this way.

"My three brothers have also memorized the Quran in full, but I am the only one gifted with this sharp memory.”

Khalafi is one of the 72 memorizers taking part in the all-women Quran contest which will be on till November 18 in Dubai.

She represents the Islamic Republic of Iran in the competition.

Another contestant, 23-year-old Farhana Jahfar Asnawi from the Philippines, gave birth to a baby boy just a month ago. "I am taking part in the contest although I have not recovered fully.”

The beautiful recitation of 19-year-old Tausi Ndihokubwayo from Burundi has also inspired the audience. "I started memorizing the Quran when I was 12 and finished it in three years,” she said.