Algeria’s Efforts to Serve Quran Have A Long History, Awqaf Minister Says
Youssef Belmahdi said the society of Algeria continues to play a central role in teaching the Quran through its libraries (zawaya) and Quranic schools, el-Massa reported.
The publication of the Algerian Mus’haf in Braille according to the Warsh narration, the printing of a special Quran commemorating the 60th anniversary of Algeria’s independence, and the referral of the historical Rhodesian Quran for scientific examination and review are among the efforts of the country to serve the Quran, he said while speaking at a special scientific meeting on the calligraphy (katabat) of Algerian Mus’hafs.
He added that the writing of the Quran has developed throughout different periods.
In the early stages it was written on simple materials, and later it was printed and published with new tools, he noted.
Recalling the efforts of Algerian scholars in serving the Quran throughout history, Belmahdi said Abul Qassim al-Hadhli al-Biskri and Abd al-Rahman al-Thaaliby were among those who played a role in strengthening Quranic sciences and teaching them in Algeria.
He also explained the Quranic projects of the Algerian Ministry of Awqaf and said the Quran in sign language for the hearing-impaired, the production of an audio Quran with the voice of Sheikh Mohamed Ershad Kouabri in cooperation and coordination with the Algerian National Radio and the Quran Recitation Electronic Learning Center, in which thousands of Quran learners in different countries have participated in its programs, were among these projects.
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Belmahdi concluded by emphasizing that serving the Quran in Algeria is the result of joint efforts of the government and the people, and the continuation of efforts to strengthen the status of the Quran and disseminate Quranic teachings has reflected the deep connection of Algerians with the Book of God at different historical stages.
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