The contest was held in the northeastern city of Bojnourd from December 1 to 9.

This week, Nasiri performed a Quran recitation at a specialized Tilawa session.

He recited Verses 124 to 130 of Surah Al-Baqarah:

“When his Lord tested Abraham's faith, (by His words) and he satisfied the test, He said, ‘I am appointing you as the leader of mankind.’ Abraham asked, ‘Will this leadership also continue through my descendants?’ The Lord replied, ‘The unjust do not have the right to exercise My authority.’ We made the house (in Mecca) as a place of refuge and sanctuary for men. Adopt the place where Abraham stood as a place for prayer. We advised Abraham and Ishmael to keep My house clean for the pilgrims, the worshippers and for those who bow down and prostrate themselves in worship. When Abraham prayed to the Lord saying, ‘Lord, make this town a place of security and provide those in the town who believe in God and the Day of Judgment, with plenty,’ God replied, ‘I shall allow those who hide the truth to enjoy themselves for a while. Then I shall drive them into the torment of hell fire, a terrible destination!’ While Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundation of the house, they prayed, ‘Lord, accept our labor. You are All-hearing and All-knowing. Lord, make us good Muslims (one who submits himself to God) and from our descendants make a good Muslim nation. Teach us the rules of worship and accept our repentance; You are All-forgiving and All-merciful. Lord, send to them (our descendants) a Messenger of their own who will recite to them Your revelations, teach them the Book, give them wisdom, and purify them. You alone are the Majestic and the Most Wise.’ No one turns away from Abraham's Tradition except one who makes a fool of himself. To Abraham We have granted distinction in this world and in the life hereafter he will be among the righteous ones.”

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