- 5 years and under: Surat Al-Fil
- 6-8 years: Surat Al-Adiyat
- 9-11 years: Surat At-Tariq
- 12-15 years: Surat Al-Balad
- 16-18 years: Surat Al-Mumenoon ayas 93-118
Participants may opt to compete at higher age categories. Memorization is not required, participants can read the Surah if they choose to.