Is it permissible for a Muslim to participate in Holy Qur’an competitions and receive money from them for a religious purpose or for general living, and is it considered unlawful to take money for teaching the Qur’an?
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It is permissible to receive and benefit from prizes in Quranic competitions. It is also permissible for a Quranic memorization teacher to receive payment for their teaching, as indicated by the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "The most deserving thing for which you take a wage is the Book of Allah."
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