A journey that grows with every round

The HIKMA GENIUS Talent Identification Programme encourages children to explore Islamic knowledge, strengthen their understanding, demonstrate their abilities and develop confidence. Each round progressively identifies participants with strong knowledge, practical understanding, creativity and communication skills.

Round1

Knowledge Assessment

The Preliminary Talent Test

The first round introduces participants to the HIKMA GENIUS platform through a structured objective test. It assesses foundational Islamic knowledge, understanding, memory and the ability to answer accurately within a set time.

Proposed format

75 MCQs60 minutesOnline / computer-based

75 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Duration: 60 minutes.
Computer-based or online assessment, subject to the final examination arrangements.
Questions drawn from the prescribed syllabus and age-appropriate learning areas.

Purpose: To identify promising young participants and shortlist candidates for the next stage based on their performance.

Round2

In-depth Assessment

The Advanced Knowledge Challenge

Round two goes beyond basic recall and evaluates how well participants understand, recognise, connect and apply their knowledge. Questions challenge observation, analytical thinking and the ability to remember important Islamic facts and events.

Proposed format

50 questions80 minutesObjective + visual

50 advanced questions.
Duration: 80 minutes.
A combination of objective questions and visual or clue-based activities.

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Purpose: To identify participants who show deeper knowledge, strong recall, observation skills and the ability to connect different areas of Islamic learning.

Round3

Knowledge in Action

The Regional Talent Assessment

Shortlisted participants demonstrate their knowledge through a broader, more interactive assessment that evaluates not only what they know, but how effectively they can express and apply it.

Proposed assessment components

Written or objective knowledge test.
Interactive question-and-answer sessions.
Qur’an recitation and related knowledge.
Practical understanding of Ibadah.
Completing or explaining Islamic stories.
Identifying errors or answering observation-based questions.
Arabic language and grammar questions for the Senior category, where applicable.

Purpose: To recognise well-rounded participants who combine knowledge with understanding, communication and practical awareness.

Round4

Final Recognition

The HIKMA GENIUS Grand Finale

The culminating stage of the journey. Finalists compete in an engaging, audience-oriented format that celebrates Islamic knowledge, confidence, talent and the spirit of learning.

Proposed format

Interactive quiz rounds conducted by a host.
Rapid-fire questions to test knowledge and recall.
Visual and audio-visual question rounds.
Questions based on Islamic history, personalities, Qur’anic knowledge and the prescribed syllabus.
Storytelling, explanation or presentation activities, where included in the final format.
Tie-breaker questions to determine final rankings when required.

Round 2 question formats

Seven ways the Advanced Knowledge Challenge tests understanding, not just memory.

Identifying Islamic personalities, scholars, books and historical figures from pictures or clues.

Identifying Surahs or recognising selected Qur’anic verses.

Arranging events or stories in the correct sequence.

Matching personalities with their contributions.

Recognising important Islamic places, historical events and civilisations.

Answering questions based on selected educational videos by Afnan Kidangayam.

Solving questions that test understanding rather than memorisation alone.

Grand Finale judging criteria

Correctness of answers

Depth of understanding

Speed and clarity of response

Performance across the different activities

Compliance with the official rules and scoring system