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BeLikeBilal
Adhan Competition 2026

Celebrating the beauty of the call to prayer. Organized by Character Bee, Udupi — honouring the legacy of Bilal ibn Rabah (R.A).

Register Your School How Students Take Part

Entries are accepted through schools only at this stage. Individual registration is not open yet — ask your school to register, or contact us if your school needs help getting started.

A young reciter calling the Adhan into a microphone, one hand cupped to his ear, inside a mosque
AED 175,000
Total Prize Pool
30
Total Winners
Certificate
For Every Participant
Top 100
BeLikeBilal Special Memento
Schools
Entry Route for 2026
Grades 7–10
Eligible Classes
Prizes

Rewarding Excellence in
Azan Recitation

Recognising the top reciters with significant cash prizes.

🥈
2nd Prize
AED 50,000
AED 5,000 Each
10 Winners
🏆
1st Prize · Top Prize
AED 100,000
AED 10,000 Each
10 Winners
🥉
3rd Prize
AED 25,000
AED 2,500 Each
10 Winners
🏆 Total Prize Pool AED 175,000 Rewarding excellence in Adhan recitation

🎯 A grand Live Final Round will be held before prize distribution for selected students.

How to Enter

Entries Come Through Schools

For the 2026 season, students take part via their school. Individual sign-ups are not open yet.

1

The school registers

A teacher or coordinator registers the school on the portal and receives a school account.

2

Students are added

The school enrols its participating students from Grades 7–10 and shares their login details.

3

Students submit their Adhan

Each student records and uploads their recitation through their own portal account before the deadline.

4

Judging & results

Qualified judges score every entry across 10 criteria. Results and the live leaderboard update as judging progresses.

Is your school not registered yet?

Registration takes a few minutes and a school can enrol any number of students.

Register Your School Ask a Question

Are you a student whose school cannot take part? Get in touch — we are working on opening individual entries and will let you know when they go live.

Schedule

Competition Timeline 2026

Key dates to remember for this year's competition.

Judging

Scoring Criteria

Each submission is evaluated across 10 criteria by multiple qualified judges. Total: 100 points.

1
Tajweed and Pronunciation
10 points
2
Makhraj (Articulation)
10 points
3
Accuracy of Adhan Words
10 points
4
Adhan Rules and Etiquette
10 points
5
Voice Clarity
10 points
6
Beauty of Voice
10 points
7
Pace and Flow
10 points
8
Confidence
10 points
9
Adab and Presentation
10 points
10
Overall Impact
10 points
بِلَال
Bilal ibn Rabah (رضي الله عنه)
"The first muezzin of Islam, whose voice carried the call to prayer across Makkah and Madinah."
Who is Bilal?

The First Voice of Islam

Bilal ibn Rabah (رضي الله عنه) was one of the most trusted companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Born into slavery, he was among the earliest converts to Islam, enduring tremendous persecution for his faith.

His unwavering belief and the beautiful resonance of his voice led the Prophet (ﷺ) to appoint him as the first official Muezzin — the caller to prayer — in the history of Islam.

His famous cry, "Allahu Akbar", echoed from the rooftop of the Masjid an-Nabawi, uniting the Muslim community. He became the symbol of equality in Islam — a freed enslaved man given the highest honour of calling people to worship.

BeLikeBilal is our mission: to inspire a generation to embody his courage, humility, and devotion to Allah.

Live Rankings

Live Leaderboard

Updated in real-time as judging progresses. Only the first two letters of each name are shown.

Live Rankings
About Us

Our Mission

Character Bee is an educational initiative from Udupi dedicated to nurturing Islamic values in the next generation.

Building Character

We believe the Azan is not just a recitation — it is a commitment to live by its call. Our competition fosters discipline, sincerity, and love for worship.

Recognising Talent

From Grade 7 to 10, students across India deserve a platform to showcase their Azan recitation skills. This competition provides exactly that.

Nationwide Reach

Open to all 35 states and union territories of India. Every Muslim student in Grades 7–10 is eligible to participate and win.

Inspiration

The Virtue of Adhan

What the Prophet ﷺ said about the one who calls to prayer.

"The Muezzin will have the longest neck on the Day of Resurrection."
— Sahih Muslim 387a · Narrated by Mu'awiya (رضي الله عنه)
"When the Muezzin says: 'Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar', if anyone of you says the same sincerely, he will enter Paradise."
— Sahih Muslim 385a · Narrated by Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه)
"If the people knew the reward for the Adhan and the first row (in prayer), and found no other way to get that except by drawing lots, they would draw lots."
— Sahih al-Bukhari 615 · Narrated by Abu Huraira (رضي الله عنه)
Team

Meet the Organizers

Dedicated individuals behind the National Azan Competition 2026.

CB
Character Bee
Organizing Body · Udupi
AD
Admin Team
Competition Management
JB
Judging Board
Expert Evaluators
SM
Social Media
Outreach & Communications

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