Pearl School, Al Dafna Campus, successfully conducted a series of Arabic and Islamic competitions under the theme “Light of Guidance 2026–2027” on 13 and 14 September 2026. The programme gave students from Grades 1 to 8 a platform to showcase their talents. It also helped them strengthen their Islamic knowledge, Arabic language skills, creativity, communication, and confidence.

The competitions included Arabic Calligraphy, Arabic Nasheed, Elocution, Essay Writing, and Adhan Recitation. Through Arabic Calligraphy, students explored Islamic words and meaningful phrases. Meanwhile, the Arabic Nasheed competition focused on the life and qualities of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Students also took part in an Elocution competition on “Mercy for All the Worlds.” In addition, they participated in an Essay Writing Competition on “The Power of Patience and Gratitude in Islam.” The Adhan Recitation Competition further encouraged students to develop confidence, expression, and devotion.

The programme aimed to promote Islamic values and knowledge. It also enhanced students’ Arabic language and communication skills. Furthermore, it encouraged creativity, confidence, and presentation skills. Most importantly, it provided students with a meaningful platform to showcase their talents.

The “Light of Guidance 2026-2027” programme also aligns with the Human Development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. This pillar focuses on developing a skilled, capable, innovative, and educated population. In addition, the programme supports the Social Development pillar. It promotes strong moral values, mutual respect, social responsibility, cultural heritage, and community cohesion.

The competitions also supported several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They contributed to SDG 4 – Quality Education by strengthening students’ knowledge, literacy, communication, creativity, and lifelong learning skills.

Similarly, the programme supported SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. It encouraged compassion, respect, tolerance, peaceful values, and responsible citizenship. Furthermore, SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals was reflected through collaboration among the Arabic and Islamic Studies Department, teachers, students, and the wider school community.

Overall, the “Light of Guidance 2026–2027” competitions provided students with a meaningful learning experience. The programme reflected the department’s continued efforts to nurture student talent. It also strengthened students’ understanding and appreciation of Islamic teachings and the Arabic language.

Most importantly, the competitions created an engaging environment for students to learn and express themselves. They also encouraged students to grow in confidence while developing valuable knowledge and skills.

The competition results are given below:

  1. ARABIC NASHEED

Grade 1-2

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P9291

NOORIN MOHAMMED JASAM

1WC

IGNIS

FIRST

2

P8531

TANIA AJMAL

2WC

TAGORE

SECOND

3

P9136

FATHIMA FIRSHAD

1WA

IGNIS

THIRD

Grade 3-4

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P9648

ESHAL

4WB

FIRST

2

P8695

AHMAD ANVIZ

3WB

ARYABHATTA

SECOND

3

P6819

ABEER MARYAM

4WB

KALAM

THIRD

Grade 5-8

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P4939

HADIYA SHAFEEQUE

8WB

TAGORE

FIRST

2

P9379

ZAARA NAZNEEN

6WC

ARYABHATTA

SECOND

3

P7214

FATHIMA BINTH SHIHAD

5WA

KALAM

THIRD
  1. ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY

Grade 5-8

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P9541

JASHA FANNAH

6WC

KALAM

FIRST

2

P7488

AZMAN SIKKANDAR

5WA

KALAM

SECOND

3

P9564

ZAREEN IQBAL

8WB

KALAM

THIRD

3.ESSAY WRITING

Grade 4-5

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P6865

HUMAIRA SADIQA

4WA

TAGORE

FIRST

2

P7487

AZMINA SIKKANDAR

5WB

KALAM

SECOND

3

P6080

AHMED FARHAN

4WC

ARYABHATTA

THIRD

Grade 6-8

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P8625

MOHAMMED ZAYAN

8WA

TAGORE

FIRST

2

P7436

NAZANIN

7WC

KALAM

SECOND

3

P2835

ARHAM

7WA

TAGORE

THIRD

4.ELOCUTION

Grade 6-8

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P9541

JASHA FANNAH

6WC

KALAM

FIRST

2

P9564

ZAREEN IQBAL

8WB

KALAM

SECOND

3

P8780

ALISHA MANHA

8WA

EINSTEIN

THIRD

5.ADHAAN COMPETIITON

Grade 1-3

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P8706

HASAN AMEER

2WE

ARYABHATTA

FIRST

2

P9542

MUHAMMED MILHAN

2WA

EINSTEIN

SECOND

3

P8842

YAZID AHMED SUHAIL

3WA

TAGORE

THIRD

Grade 4-8

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

POSITION

1

P7036

MOHAMMED ZAYAN

7WC

EINSTEIN

FIRST

2

P6994

FARZIN FAHEEM

7WA

TAGORE

SECOND

3

P3478

OMAR SHAFEEQUE

6WB

TAGORE

THIRD

BEST PARTICIPANTS – CONSOLATION

SL.NO

ADMN.NO

NAME OF THE STUDENT

GRADE/SEC

HOUSE

COMPETITION

1

P6692

MINHA TUL MANNAN

7WA

ARYABHATTA

ELOCUTION

2

P4057

SADAF FATIMA

8WB

ARYABHATTA

ELOCUTION

3

P8696

MUHAMMED AHNAF

2WE

TAGORE

ADHAAN COMPETITION

4

P5930

MAAHIR SUFYAN

2WF

IGNIS

ADHAAN COMPETITION

5

P7735

AIN HAVEEN

3WC

TAGORE

ADHAAN COMPETITION

6

P8143

RISHAAN SAAD

2WE

EINSTEIN

ADHAAN COMPETITION

7

P2871

MAHFUZ ANAS

7WC

KALAM

ADHAAN COMPETITION

8

P8781

MARIEM EMAN

3WB

TAGORE

ARABIC NASHEED

9

P8669

SHAZIYA BINTH SHAFEEK

6WB

KALAM

ARABIC NASHEED

10

P3751

JAZLAAN AHMED

5WC

TAGORE

ADHAAN COMPETITION

11

P6464

MOHAMED SULAIMAN

4WC

ARYABHATTA

ADHAAN COMPETITION

12

P5774

MOHAMED NAFIH

5WC

TAGORE

ADHAAN COMPETITION

13

P4186

MOHAMED FAHEEM

5WC

KALAM

ADHAAN COMPETITION