Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced on Thursday that 11-year-old Izkan Ajeeb Hussain will be offering the Taraweeh prayers at Noor Mosque in Male' City during the upcoming fasting month of Ramazan.
Izkan has learnt the Quran by heart. After attaining the title of Hafiz, he met the Minister of Islamic Affairs, accompanied by his parents.
Sharing a picture of himself with Izkan’s family on social media, the minister said that during the meeting, Izkan requested that he be allowed to lead the Taraweeh as an Imam during Ramazan. The minister said he assured Izkan that he would get the opportunity.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, recently convened with Al-Hafiz Izkan Ajeeb Hussain, an eleven-year-old about to lead the Taraweeh Prayer at Masjid Al-Noor this Ramadan. pic.twitter.com/e3TxyKVrLe— Ministry of Islamic Affairs (@MVIaffairs) February 15, 2024
Izkan would lead the Taraweeh prayers as the Imam at Noor Mosque, Minister Shaheem announced.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has been encouraging the children who attain the status of Hafizs to go further. A decision has also been announced recently to allow students above Grade 10 to perform as Imams and lead the Friday prayers at mosques in Male’ and other islands.