Closing Ceremony of the 2025 National Student Quran Recitation Competition (MTQMN) XVIII at ULM: A Manifestation of Quranic Propagation and Unity among Indonesian Universities
Banjarbaru — Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) successfully concluded the 2025 National Student Qur’an Recitation Competition (MTQMN) with solemnity and a spirit of togetherness. The Closing Ceremony, held at the ULM Banjarbaru Auditorium on Thursday evening (October 9, 2025), marked the end of the national event, which brought together 1,506 participants from 194 universities across Indonesia.
The closing ceremony began with a recitation of the Qur’an led by Prof. Dr. K.H. Said Agil Husin Al-Munawar, M.A., as the panel of judges, as an expression of gratitude for the four days of energetic and meaningful activities.
In his report on the event, ULM’s Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni, Dr. Muhammad Rusmin Nuryadin, SE, MSi, expressed his gratitude for ULM’s success in hosting the 2025 MTQMN.
“Alhamdulillah, we have completed a valuable four-day journey. This MTQMN is not only a competition to find a champion, but also an opportunity to strengthen ties and disseminate Quranic values ​​among universities in Indonesia,” he said.
He also expressed his appreciation to the committee and all parties who have worked hard for months, as well as the full support of the South Kalimantan Provincial Government and the 56 corporate partners who participated in making the event a success.
“We dedicate this event to all guests and delegates. We apologize for any shortcomings during the event, including limited transportation facilities. All of this serves as a basis for reflection so that the next MTQMN will be even better,” he added.
In addition to the 15 competitions, the 18th MTQMN ULM also featured a Tabligh Akbar (Grand Tabligh), a Student Leadership Forum (Forpimawa) workshop, a PAI Lecturers Association forum, a pilgrimage (ziarah) and other socio-religious activities. The workshop resulted in several recommendations for improvement that will be submitted directly to the Directorate of Belmawa Dikti.
In his farewell remarks, the Rector of ULM, Prof. Dr. Ahmad, S.E., M.Sc., expressed his pride in the dedication of the entire committee and his appreciation to the participants who enlivened the event with great sportsmanship and a spirit of Islamic propagation.
“On behalf of Lambung Mangkurat University, I would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the XVIII 2025 MTQMN. May this activity serve as a means to ground the Quran in the university environment and make it a guide for the younger generation,” said the Rector.
He emphasized that the Quran is not only a guide for worship, but also a philosophical foundation for building a nation with noble morals.
“Through the MTQMN, we want to produce a Quranic generation who will become leaders with integrity, leading Indonesia towards a civilized, prosperous, and just future,” he added.
The Rector also invited all participants to return to their respective regions with fond memories of South Kalimantan.
“Even if there are shortcomings, let them be lessons for us. May the blessings of this MTQMN be with Banua and all participants,” he said, filled with emotion.
The Regional Secretary of South Kalimantan Province, Muhammad Syarifuddin, who also attended the closing ceremony on behalf of the Governor, expressed his high appreciation to ULM for hosting a safe, smooth, and memorable event.
“South Kalimantan, known for its religious character, is certainly proud of the success of this event. This success is the result of the synergy between the committee, the government, and the community. May the spirit of loving and practicing the Quran continue to grow in the hearts of the younger generation,” he said.
The Director of Belmawa, Dr. Berry Juliandi, S.Si., M.Si., also expressed his appreciation to ULM for its excellent preparation and implementation from beginning to end, as illustrated in the video documentation of the event.
Through the successful implementation of the MTQMN XVIII 2025, Lambung Mangkurat University affirms its commitment to continue playing an active role in integrating Quranic values ​​into academic and social life.
This activity serves not only as a competition, but also as a means to shape the character of students with noble morals, strengthen inter-university bonds, and make a real contribution to the nation’s spiritual and moral progress.
“May the light of the Quran radiated from Banua South Kalimantan inspire all campus personnel in Indonesia to continue to act, acquire knowledge, and uphold morals for the sake of a Golden Indonesia 2045,” concluded the ULM Rector.
The following is a list of the winners of the 18th National Student Quran Recitation Competition 2025 held at Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan:
- Men’s Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: University of North Sumatra
- 2nd Place: Syiah Kuala University
- 3rd Place: Sriwijaya University
- 1st Runner-up: Samarinda State Polytechnic
- 2nd Runner-up: Gadjah Mada University
- 3rd Runner-up: Buana Perjuangan University, Karawang
Women’s Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 2nd Runner-up: Jambi University
- 3rd Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra
- 1st Runner-up: Telkom University
- 2nd Runner-up: Brawijaya University
- 3rd Runner-up: Syiah Kuala University
Men’s Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Runner-up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 2nd Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 3rd Runner-up: Islamic University of Malang
- 1st Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of Riau
- 2nd Runner-up: Padang State University
- 3rd Runner-up: Abdurrab University
Women’s Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 2nd Runner-up: University of North Sumatra
- 3rd Runner-up: Brawijaya University
- 1st Runner-up: Medan Area University
- 2nd Runner-up: Sriwijaya University
- Hope III: Tanjungpura University
Men’s Quranic Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Islamic University of Kalimantan, Banjarmasin
- 2nd Place: Muslim University of Indonesia
- 3rd Place: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 1st Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra
- 2nd Runner-up: Jambi University
- 3rd Runner-up: Jakarta State University
Women’s Quranic Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 2nd Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 3rd Runner-up: University of North Sumatra
- 1st Runner-up: Padang State University
- 2nd Runner-up: Andalas University
- 3rd Runner-up: Jakarta State University
Men’s 10-Juz Quranic Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: Islamic University of Makassar
- 2nd Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of Riau
- 3rd Runner-up: Gadjah Mada University
- 1st Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of Mataram
- 2nd Runner-up: Surabaya State Univer
- 3rd Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra
Women’s 10-Juz Quranic Recitation Competition
- 1st Runner-up: University of North Sumatra
- 2nd Runner-up: Brawijaya University
- 3rd Runner-up: Yogyakarta State University
- First Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra
- Second Runner-up: Tanjungpura University
- Third Runner-up: Airlangga University
Men’s 20-Juz Quran Hifz Competition
- First Runner-up: Hasanuddin University
- Second Runner-up: Diponegoro University
- Third Runner-up: Surabaya State University
- First Runner-up: Andalas University
- Second Runner-up: Makassar State University
- Third Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of Sumatra
Women’s 20-Juz Quran Hifz Competition
- First Runner-up: Malang State University
- Second Runner-up: Hasyim Asy’ari University, Tebuireng, Jombang
- Third Runner-up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- First Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
- Second Runner-up: Andalas University
- Third Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra
Men’s 30-Juz Quran Hifz Competition
- First Runner-up: Gadjah Mada University
- Second Runner-up: Hasanuddin University
- Third Runner-up: Surabaya State University
- First Runner-up: Andalas University
- Second Runner-up: Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
- Third Runner-up: Muslim University of Indonesia
Musabaqah Women’s 30 Juz Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: State University of Malang
- 2nd Place: Hasyim Asy’ari University, Tebuireng, Jombang
- 3rd Place: Sultan Agung Islamic University
- 1st Runner-up: Aisyiyah University, Yogyakarta
- 2nd Runner-up: Brawijaya University
- 3rd Runner-up: Andalas University
Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: State University of Malang
- 2nd Runner-up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 3rd Runner-up: University of Jambi
- 1st Runner-up: Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University
- 2nd Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 3rd Runner-up: Islamic University of Malang
Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Place: Gadjah Mada University
- 2nd Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 3rd Runner-up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 1st Runner-up: State University of Malang
- 2nd Runner-up: University of Riau
- 3rd Runner-up: Andalas University
Men’s Contemporary Quran Recitation Competition
- 1st Runner-up: State University of Malang
- 2nd Runner-up: Yogyakarta State University
- 3rd Runner-up: Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Islamic University of Kalimantan Banjarmasin
- 1st Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 2nd Runner-up: Telkom University
- 3rd Runner-up: Islamic University of Malang
Women’s Contemporary Quranic Writing Competition
- 1st Runner-up: Mulawarman University
- 2nd Runner-up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 3rd Runner-up: Malang State University
- 1st Runner-up: Yogyakarta State University
- 2nd Runner-up: Amuntai College of Administrative Sciences
- 3rd Runner-up: Bandung Institute of Technology
Men’s Decorative Quranic Writing Competition
- 1st Runner-up: Gadjah Mada University
- 2nd Runner-up: Yogyakarta State University
- 3rd Runner-up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 1st Runner-up: Indonesian National Islamic University
- 2nd Runner-up: Veteran National Development University, Yogyakarta
- 3rd Runner-Up: Muhammadiyah University of Banjarmasin
Female Quranic Design Competition
- 1st Place: Syiah Kuala University
- 2nd Place: Gadjah Mada University
- 3rd Place: Yogyakarta State University
- 1st Runner-Up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 2nd Runner-Up: Malang State University
- 3rd Runner-Up: Indonesian University of Education
Quranic Scientific Writing Competition
- 1st Runner-Up: Gadjah Mada University
- 2nd Runner-Up: Diponegoro University
- 3rd Runner-Up: Bangka Belitung University
- 1st Runner-Up: Lambung Mangkurat University
- 2nd Runner-Up: Sriwijaya University
- 3rd Runner-Up: Malang State University
Quranic Application Design Competition
- 1st Runner-Up: Brawijaya University
- 2nd Runner-Up: Yogyakarta State University
- 3rd Runner-Up: Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
- 1st Runner-Up: Gadjah Mada University
- 2nd Runner-Up: Airlangga University
- 3rd Runner-Up: Bina Nusantara University
Quranic Arabic Language Scientific Debate Competition
- 1st Runner-Up: Islamic University of Indonesia
- 2nd Runner-Up: Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
- Third Place: Trunojoyo University
- First Place: Darussalam Gontor University
Quranic English Scientific Debate Competition
- First Place: Syiah Kuala University
- Second Place: Makassar State University
- Third Place: Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Islamic University of Kalimantan, Banjarmasin
- First Place: Islamic University of Malang
Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday Recitation Competition
- First Place: Malang State University
- Second Place: Airlangga University
- Third Place: Islamic University of Indonesia
- First Place: Islamic University of Malang
- Second Place: Lambung Mangkurat University
- Third Place: Yogyakarta State University
The Islamic University of Indonesia won the overall championship.
