Anas Khan
Srinagar, Oct 4 (KB): As a unique fusion of sports and spirituality, the Kashmir Football Academy organized a Seerat e Nabi ﷺ and Naat Competition at Bemina, Srinagar, during the sacred month of Rabiul Awal.
“The event aimed to foster moral education and unity among academy students. Many students participated, reciting Naats and discussing the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ” the details available with the news agency—Kashmir Bulletin (KB), said.
“We aim to instill values of compassion, tolerance, and respect among our youth,” said a spokesperson from the Kashmir Football Academy. “This event is a step toward fostering spiritual growth and community bonding.”
Waseem Javid Lone, the head Coach of Kashmir Football Academy (KFA), Srinagar said that the event was organised so that the youth can get involved in productive activities rather than going towards any negative thing.
“We decided to organise the event during the month of Rabi ul Awal. Today, the youth is getting distracted towards drugs, so our aim was to divert them towards sports and other forms of competition. Under this, we organised the Naat and Seerat competitions and tried to involve the girls. This will definitely help in bringing out the hidden talent of the girls. These types of events will never let the youth go in the wrong direction,” he said.
A panel of judges evaluated the participants and awarded prizes to the top performers. In the Tilawat category, the top positions were awarded as Aisha Suhail (Ist Position), Tufail (2nd Position), Aisha Botuol (3rd Position) , Hadi (4th Position) and Shah Fahad (5th Position).
In the Naat Shareef category, the winners were, Khatija and Ahlaam (Ist Position), Fayiq & Inaam (2nd Position), Zaid Showkat (3rd Position), Minahil & Aiza (4th Position), and Bazil & Maida (5th Position).
Also, in the topic discussion category, the top performers were, Sabir (Ist Position), Ahsal-ul-Haq (2nd Position), Husnain (3rd Position), Anabat (4th Position), Mohd Anas (5th Position), Abaan (6th Position).
In the meanwhile, the event also featured prominent guests as as Mr. Sameer Ah Shah (Renowed Naat Khaan), Mr Hafiz Mushtaq, Mr Noor Mohammad Dar (KFA Chairman) Burhan Nazir (Founder Climb With Us).
Also, the event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, where winners received certificates and prizes. Local dignitaries, educationists, and parents attended the event, underscoring the Academy’s commitment to holistic development by blending sports with cultural and spiritual enrichment.—(KB)
