Am I eligible?
Am I eligible to compete?
Before you register, take a moment to check whether you meet the requirements for your chosen category. Eligibility is designed to be inclusive — we welcome participants of all ages from across Australia.
What every participant needs to meet
- You must be a resident of Australia at the time of the competition
- You must have fully memorised the Qur'anic portion for your selected category
- You must be able to recite from any point within your selected range without prompting
- You must be available to participate in all required stages, including preliminary rounds if selected
- You must complete the official AAQC registration form before the closing date
Which category applies to you?
AAQC offers three memorisation categories. Choose the one that reflects what you have genuinely and solidly memorised.
30 Juz — full Qur'an
For participants who have memorised the complete Qur'an and can recite from any surah or ayah selected by the judges.
Suitable for: Huffadh of all ages who have completed their memorisation and regularly revise.20 Juz — memorisation
For participants who have memorised a 20-juz portion of the Qur'an.
Suitable for: Those who have completed a significant portion and are working towards the full Qur'an.10 Juz — memorisation
For participants who have memorised a 10-juz portion of the Qur'an.
Suitable for: Participants in the earlier stages of hifz who are building towards a fuller memorisation.Is there an age requirement?
There is no minimum or maximum age for most categories. Participants of all ages are welcome to compete.
A dedicated youth category is available for participants under 18 years of age. Youth participants will be assessed under the same standards but in an age-appropriate judging environment.
Do I need to be an Australian citizen?
No. You do not need to be an Australian citizen. You must, however, be a current resident of Australia — meaning you are living in Australia at the time of registration and competition.
Do I need to submit a recording?
Some categories may require a short recitation sample as part of the registration process. This is to help the AAQC team place participants appropriately and ensure the integrity of the competition.
If a recording is required for your category, full instructions will be provided when you complete the registration form.
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate?
The competition is open to residents of Australia who meet the eligibility requirements for their selected category.
Is there an age limit?
There is no fixed minimum or maximum age for most categories.
Can I enter more than one category?
Approval is subject to scheduling availability and the competition committee's discretion.
What if I am still memorising?
Participants must have fully memorised their selected portion at the time of registration.
Not sure if you qualify?
If you are unsure whether you meet the requirements for a particular category, please reach out before registering.
info@aaqc.com.au