Post by : Bianca Haleem
Umm Al-Qura University's online Quran recitation center recorded major achievements in 2026, expanding its digital education services to students across the world. The latest figures highlight the center's growing international presence and reflect the university's commitment to making Quranic education accessible through modern digital technology.
The center's continued growth supports the university's goal of providing quality Quran learning opportunities to Muslim communities worldwide using an advanced online learning system.
According to official statistics, 32,798 students from 90 countries received educational services through the online Quran recitation center during 2026. The figures demonstrate the initiative's expanding global reach and its contribution to promoting intellectual and cultural exchange among diverse Muslim communities.
The increasing number of students also reflects the wider acceptance of online Quran education through digital platforms.
The online center operated with a team of 112 male and female teachers who specialize in Quranic education and related Islamic sciences. Throughout the year, they provided 4,768 hours of online instruction using a comprehensive digital learning system.
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The platform applies modern technology to make Quran learning easier while ensuring that students study according to the established rules of Tajweed.
During 2026, the number of Quran pages read and corrected through the platform reached 35,687 pages. This reflects strong demand for the center's educational services and growing confidence in the quality of its teaching methods and digital learning system.
The figures highlight the increasing use of the online platform by students seeking structured Quran education from different parts of the world.
Over recent years, Umm Al-Qura University's online Quran recitation center has experienced rapid growth in both the number of beneficiaries and its international presence. The continued expansion has strengthened its position as one of the leading digital Quran education initiatives in the Islamic world.
The university's ongoing efforts continue to enhance its role in digital Quranic education while extending access to learners across multiple countries through modern online technology.
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