Tuesday, 16 June 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – North Sumatra Governor, Bobby Nasution, has reaffirmed his expectation that the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ) at the provincial level should not be viewed merely as an annual ceremonial event. Instead, it must serve as a strategic platform to sustainably strengthen Qur'anic outreach (syiar) within society.
Bobby made the statement following the inauguration of the new board of the Lembaga Pengembangan Tilawatil Qur'an (LPTQ) of North Sumatra for the 2026–2030 term, as well as the appointment of the supervisory and judging panels for the 40th MTQ. The ceremony was held at the Raja Inal Siregar Hall, Governor's Office in Medan.He also criticized the perception that MTQ is only a short-term event that ends after several days, stressing that its values should be embedded in the daily lives of the Muslim community.
"Alongside physical and scientific efforts, we must also turn to Allah and strengthen Islamic principles as our guidance," he stated.
He underlined that the integration of scientific approaches and spiritual values is essential in maintaining social stability and improving disaster resilience.He expressed hope that this sustained effort would nurture a Qur'anic generation that excels not only in competitions but also demonstrates strong moral character in daily life.
"MTQ 40 should not just be a routine event, but a blessing that is felt throughout the year," he concluded.
The 2026 North Sumatra Provincial MTQ is scheduled to take place from June 15 to 25, 2026, at the Astaka complex on Jalan Willem Iskandar/Pancing, Deliserdang Regency.The newly appointed LPTQ leadership includes Sulaiman Harahap as chairman, Muhammad Yasir Tanjung as executive committee head, Rijal Ahmad Rangkuti as head of the supervisory board, and Syaifuddin Hazmi Lubis as head of the MTQ 40 judging panel. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Darmailawati | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
