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What is the ruling on holding religious competitions in forums, including searching for Quranic verses that indicate specific words, memorizing the Beautiful Names of Allah and their meanings, or group memorization of the Holy Quran and reciting it through the forum, and what can be done to benefit religion and Muslims?

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There is no harm in organizing beneficial competitions that do not involve a prize. However, if they do involve a prize (awards), the preponderant opinion is that it is permissible, provided that the prizes are offered by a donor with the aim of motivating participants to learn. The religion can be aided by supporting Islam through righteousness and reform.

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