Today, 3 October 2026, a hifz supplication ceremony for the new hafiza, Arlinda Nexhat Luma, was held at the mosque in Glloboçicë, Kosovo, in a solemn religious atmosphere.

Hfz. Arlinda Nexhat Luma was born on 9 June 1999 in Glloboçicë, Kosovo. She began memorising the Noble Qur’an on 29 January 2019 and successfully completed it on 15 September 2026 at the Hifz Institute at the Painted Mosque in Tetova, under the guidance of her teacher, Hfz. Zulqufli ef. Asllani.

She passed her hifz examinations on 18, 21 and 24 September 2026 before the Hifz Commission at the Muftiny of Tetova, comprising Hfz. Xheladin ef. Jusufi as chair, and Hfz. Resi ef. Dauti and Hfz. Eliza Emini as members.

The new hafiza graduated from Isa Beu Madrasa in Tetova and completed her higher education at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tetova.

The ceremony was honoured by the presence of the Reisul Ulema of BFI, H. Hfz. Shaqir ef. Fetai; the chair of the Islamic Community Council in Kaçanik, Fidaim ef. Fazliu, with colleagues; the Mufti of Tetova, Dr. Hfz. Selver Xhemaili, with colleagues; professors and religious teachers from Tetova and Kaçanik; representatives of BFI and BIK institutions; and family, friends and well-wishers from Kosovo and North Macedonia.

At the start of the programme, Hfz. Xheladin ef. Jusufi outlined the examinations and the new hafiza’s success. The host, Fidaim ef. Fazliu, welcomed those present and spoke of the joy of the Luma family and the local congregation. He highlighted the historic importance of the occasion for Glloboçicë: after many years, the village once again welcomes a memoriser of the Qur’an, with Hfz. Arlinda Nexhat Luma becoming its first female hafiza.

In his welcoming address, the Mufti of Tetova, Dr. Hfz. Selver Xhemaili, congratulated the new hafiza, her family and her teacher, praising the dedication, sacrifice and years of work behind this achievement.

The keynote address was delivered by the Reisul Ulema of BFI, H. Hfz. Shaqir ef. Fetai, who spoke about the importance of hifz, describing memorisation of the Noble Qur’an as a great sacrifice and a high honour and privilege.

The hifz supplication was recited by Hfz. Xheladin ef. Jusufi, and the programme was led by the secretary of the Muftiny of Tetova, Semir ef. Fazliji.

The new hafiza received a hifz certificate, to be converted into a diploma at the official ceremony organised by the Rijaset of BFI. Gifts were also presented to her and her teacher.

The Muftiny of Tetova presented Hfz. Arlinda Luma with a laptop and thanked her teacher, Hfz. Zulqufli ef. Asllani, for his contribution, dedication and work. The Pasha Mosque Council also prepared a gift for her.

The Muftiny of Tetova warmly congratulates Hfz. Arlinda Nexhat Luma, her family and her teacher, Hfz. Zulqufli ef. Asllani, praying that Almighty Allah makes the Noble Qur’an the light of her life, her guide and her intercessor in the Hereafter.

May Allah bless the new hafiza, increase her knowledge and help her continue her Islamic studies, learning, living and sharing His Holy Word!

Congratulations to the new hafiza, the Luma family, her teacher and the entire community!