According to Al-Masir, in an atmosphere full of spirituality where humility was mixed with the beauty of Quranic recitation, Sheikh Abdul Fattah Tarouti opened the second episode of the second season of the program.

He recited verses from Surah Ash-Shura in an impressive and melodious tone; a recitation that demonstrated his unparalleled mastery of the rules of Tajweed and his profound ability to convey the concepts of the verses through vocal expression.

Tarouti's presence at the beginning of this episode provided the audience with an authentic experience of reciting the Quran and paved the way for a competition among talented participants.

These participants were selected from thousands of applicants to appear in this new season after passing difficult exams and selection processes.

Tarouti is a renowned Egyptian qari and a prominent figure in the field of reciting the Holy Quran. He is among a group of distinguished and renowned reciters who have been invited to appear in this program; a presence that adds to the richness of the various parts of the program and showcases the aesthetic manifestations of the Egyptian school of recitation.

8 Participants Compete in the State of Recitation

The episode, which aired Saturday evening, November 13, hosted a group of Quran reciters from different provinces and, in addition to evaluating voices and recitation skills, included an important message from Mostafa Hosni, a member of the jury and a religious missionary. He spoke about the human condition, which fluctuates between obedience and disobedience, and blessings and trials, and warned against becoming complacent or arrogant after succeeding in performing acts of worship.

He stated in his message that humans experience four states throughout their lives: obedience, disobedience, enjoying blessings, and facing hardships. Those who understand the presence of God in a state of obedience feel humble before Him and express their gratitude.

Also, one of the important moments of this episode was the elimination of two participants named Nasr Al-Sayyid Nasr and Hassan Barakat from the competition. This elimination occurred after their performance in front of the jury.

In this episode, the jury, while praising the performance of Nasr, stated that his voice needs some time to warm up to reach the peak of its ability and brilliance.

“Your voice needs time to warm up, but when it warms up, you really shine, Sheikh Nasr,” they said in their assessment. They also prayed for him, saying, “May God bless you and enlighten your eyes and vision with the light of the Quran.”

As for Hassan Barakat, he was a contestant who had attracted attention even before the episode aired. He, who is from Bahir Dar, entered the competition with his twin brother, Hussein Barakat, who is also on the list of contestants for this episode.

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The list of participants in the second part included eight people from different governorates.

The program, which received a wide audience response in its first season, was produced with the aim of discovering and nurturing young talents in the art of Quran recitation and Tajweed, as well as focusing on reviving the Egyptian school of recitation and strengthening the bond between new generations with the Quran and the art of correct recitation.

The first season of the State of Recitation program was launched in November 2025 in cooperation between the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments and the United Media Services Company.

According to Osama al-Azhari, the Egyptian Minister of Awqaf, the ministry hopes that the competition will help to emerge a new generation of reciters who will transmit the legacy of the Egyptian school of recitation and continue its pioneering role.

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