Prof. Dr. Ahmad El-Ma’sarawi inspires ICOM students through the Qur’an

Recently, the Islamic College of Melbourne had the great honour of welcoming Prof. Dr. Ahmad Essa El-Ma’sarawi, one of the world’s most respected Qur’an scholars and former Grand Sheikh of the Egyptian Qurra’.

Dr. El-Ma’sarawi shared his journey with the Qur’an, including heartfelt stories from his childhood. He recounted how, on the night of his birth, his father raised his hands in du’a, asking Allah (SWT) to make him among the people of the Qur’an – a prayer that was fulfilled as his voice and scholarship came to inspire the Muslim world.

He reminded students that sacred knowledge is the foundation of a strong and righteous nation, and that scholars are the heirs of the Prophets, carrying the light of guidance to humanity. He spoke about the duty of the people of the Qur’an to spread truth, nurture faith, and reform hearts, and that true leadership begins with self-discipline, learning, and noble character, rooted in sincere devotion to the Qur’an and its teachings.

Dr. El-Ma’sarawi also highlighted the importance of Tajweed, encouraging students to perfect their recitation as a form of worship and respect for the words of Allah.

Later, during his visit, Dr. El-Ma’sarawi led the Dhuhr prayer and recited verses of the Qur’an to our entire secondary cohort, captivating our students through his unique, heartfelt recitation that conveyed the depth and emotion of the Qur’an beautifully.

Finally, Dr. El-Ma’sarawi toured the college grounds, including a visit to our Qur’an Accelerated Program (QAP) room, where he expressed admiration for our students’ commitment to learning and living by the Qur’an.