Exemplifying the transformative power of faith, determination, and the pursuit of knowledge, Liliana Mohammed, a 62-year-old Bulgarian woman, has recently accomplished a significant milestone by graduating from a Qur’anic school in Kano state, Nigeria.

Liliana came to Kano nearly three decades ago after marrying the late Hausa businessman, Ibrahim Sambo, in Bulgaria.

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She started learning the Qur’an after converting to Islam a decade ago, recalling her humble beginnings with private lessons at home under the guidance of her teacher, Malama Hafsa, Daily Nigerian reported.

“I started from private lessons, considering my age. A Quranic teacher, Malama Hafsa, was coming to teach me. We started from the scratch, with transliteration until I began to learn with Arabic alphabets,” she said.

“She continued to teach me how to recite the Quran using the Arabic alphabets until I could read it myself.

“From there, we continued from verse to verse, chapter to chapter until this day when I graduated,” she added.

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Liliana’s journey to this achievement is a testament to her dedication and commitment to learning and embracing Islam.

“Islam has given me peace. The glorious Quran is also my guide. As I read Quran, it also reads me. I feel peace in my mind,” she said.

The Qur’an is a revelation from God, the Creator of the worlds, so He is the original author.

Memorizing the Holy Qur’an is one of the most important ways to preserve Allah’s message.