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Ignite Young Minds.Inspire Great Futures

Hikma Genius is an Islamic Knowledge and Talent Hunt for children aged 8–17, inspiring young minds through Islamic learning, exciting challenges, and creative activities.

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About Us

A New Approach to Islamic Learning

Hikma Genius seeks to make Islamic learning more engaging by combining knowledge with challenges, storytelling, interaction, and talent recognition.

Instead of treating learning as something limited to textbooks and examinations, the initiative creates opportunities for children to explore Islamic subjects, demonstrate their understanding, and discover their individual strengths.

  • Challenges
  • Storytelling
  • Interaction
  • Talent Recognition
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Age Categories

Who can participate?

Two age categories give every child a challenge that fits where they are on their learning journey.

Age group
8 – 12years

Junior Category

Born 1 Nov 2014 – 31 Oct 2018
Age group
13 – 17years

Senior Category

Born 1 Nov 2008 – 31 Oct 2014
Meet the Storyteller

Afnan Kidangayam

Bringing Islamic Stories and Knowledge Closer to the Next Generation

Afnan Kidangayam is a Malayalam storyteller and digital content creator whose work focuses on presenting stories, historical events, and Islamic knowledge in an engaging way.

Want the full picture? Explore the inspiring journey, vision, achievements, and contributions of Afnan Kidangayam.

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Afnan Kidangayam, Malayalam storyteller and digital content creator
Afnan KidangayamMalayalam Storyteller
  • Storyteller
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Islamic History Communicator
Why Choose Us

Why Hikma Genius?

Children today have access to more information than any generation before them.

Stories, videos, social media, and artificial intelligence are changing the way they learn and understand the world. But access to information alone does not guarantee meaningful learning.

Islamic Knowledge

Encouraging deeper understanding of Islamic teachings, history, and heritage.

Thinking Skills

Developing memory, observation, reasoning, and the ability to connect ideas.

Confidence and Expression

Giving children opportunities to tell stories, present ideas, and speak confidently.

Values and Character

Connecting learning with good manners, responsibility, reflection, and everyday life.

Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Core Objectives

Our Vision

To nurture a generation of children who are rooted in Islamic knowledge, confident in expressing themselves, and guided by good character.

Our Mission

To make Islamic learning more engaging by combining knowledge with challenges, storytelling, interaction, and talent recognition, giving every child a platform to learn, express, and shine.

Core Objectives
  • Encourage deeper understanding of Islamic teachings, history, and heritage.
  • Develop memory, observation, reasoning, and the ability to connect ideas.
  • Build confidence by giving children opportunities to tell stories, present ideas, and speak.
  • Connect learning with good manners, responsibility, reflection, and everyday life.
  • Recognise and celebrate each child's individual strengths and talents.

Programme Structure

A four-round journey that takes every child from foundational knowledge to the final competition and recognition.

  1. Round 1

    Foundational knowledge

    Proposed format75 MCQs, 60 minutes
  2. Round 2

    Advanced knowledge and recall

    Proposed format50 questions, 80 minutes
  3. Round 3

    Applied knowledge and interactive skills

    Proposed formatWritten, oral, and practical components
  4. Round 4

    Final competition and recognition

    Proposed formatLive or hosted quiz and other approved activities

Want the full details? A detailed version of the programme structure is available on our inner page.

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Celebrating achievement

Recognition & Awards

Five ways Hikma Genius celebrates knowledge, talent, and achievement at every stage of the competition.

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FULL DETAILS

Junior (8–12) & Senior (13–17), awarded separately.

Winner₹2,00,000
Runner-up₹1,00,000
Third Place₹50,000
Other finalists₹10,000 each*

All: digital participation certificate · Level 2: certificate of appreciation · Level 3: special recognition and an Islamic Book.

Top 15 per category in each location who miss the Grand Finale: a trip to Ajmer Sharif with one parent.*

A complimentary 7-day experience for Grand Finale participants.*

Building confidence, encouraging Islamic learning, and celebrating every young achiever.

* All awards, travel opportunities, eligibility criteria, and arrangements are subject to the final approved programme rules and terms. Full details are on the inner page.

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Blessing Talks

Watch inspiring blessing talks for Hikma Genius participants and their families.

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