"Two hundred and fifty-six Quran memorisers—Palestinians who have committed the entire holy book to memory—sat in the place while companions beside them listened attentively, following each word carefully to ensure the recitation remained flawless. The gathering, titled Safwat Al-Huffaz—The Elite of Quran Memorisers, has become a special collective way of observing Ramadan in Gaza."
"Memorising the Quran is considered one of the most noble Islamic honours, one that requires years of disciplined study, repetition, and devotion. Over the years, Gaza has developed a rich tradition of Quran memorisation circles that nurture spiritual values and strengthen connection with religious faith."
"Despite the devastation created by Israel's genocidal war on Gaza—which has killed more than 75,000 Palestinians—participants have insisted on holding the gathering again this year in an act of spiritual perseverance."
In Khan Younis, Gaza, 256 Quran memorisers gathered at the partially damaged al-Shafii Mosque during Ramadan to recite the entire Quran collectively in a tradition called Safwat Al-Huffaz. Despite nearly two years of war that has killed over 75,000 Palestinians, participants maintained this spiritual practice as an act of perseverance and faith. Quran memorisation represents a noble Islamic honour requiring years of disciplined study and devotion. Gaza has developed a rich tradition of these memorisation circles that strengthen religious connection and spiritual values. The gathering has taken on deeper meaning as a form of spiritual resistance and hope amid the enclave's devastation.
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