Tests Reveal Growth: A Reflection From Our PICGAS Assessments

by | 07 Nov 2025

A few weekends ago, the students of PICGAS sat for their end-of-module assessments. This moment reminded us why AtTartil Quranic Institute treats every test with care. Tests show progress. They help students see how far they have come and what they still need to improve. A test does not break a person. It shows what the person has learned.

What Tests Teach Us Beyond the Classroom

Tests are not limited to academic settings. Life also presents tests that challenge patience, discipline, and sincerity. These moments shape our character. They help us grow stronger when we respond with faith and clarity.

The Qur’an reminds us of this truth in Surah Al-Ankabut (29:2):

“Do the people think that they will be left to say, ‘We believe,’ and they will not be tested?”

This verse shows that tests are part of our journey. They give us a chance to prove our commitment, refine our actions, and draw closer to Allah.

How PICGAS Students Approach Assessments

PICGAS assessments are structured to help students read, understand, and apply Qur’anic knowledge with accuracy. Students handle real reading tasks. They apply tajweed. They recite under the guidance of teachers. These assessments help students identify strengths and areas they should work on.

Teachers support students by giving clear feedback. They correct mistakes with care. They help learners understand the proper application of rules through real practice. This process builds confidence and motivates students to continue learning.

Connecting Academic Tests With the Tests of Life

The discipline needed for Qur’anic assessments teaches valuable habits. Students learn patience. They learn focus. They learn to prepare with intention. These habits mirror what is needed to face life’s tests.

Life tests may involve personal struggles, delays, or challenges that require endurance. The Qur’an gives guidance. Teachers provide support. Students grow when they face each test with sincerity.

A student who prepares for a recitation assessment builds the same inner strength needed to face a difficult moment outside the classroom. The effort improves their character as well as their reading.

How Teachers and Community Support Strengthen Students

AtTartil QI builds a learning environment that supports every student clearly and consistently. Teachers guide learners through steady lessons. They give real examples that help students apply what they learn. They help students recognise the spiritual value behind each effort.

A supportive community encourages students to push forward. Learning becomes easier when students feel guided and understood. This support helps them develop confidence and discipline in both their studies and their personal growth.

A Call to Strengthen Your Journey With the Qur’an

Tests help us grow. They remind us that progress requires effort and sincerity. Surah Al-Inshirah (94:6) states, “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” This verse offers comfort and strengthens hope for every learner facing challenges.

If you wish to grow in your reading, understanding, and practice of the Qur’an, stay connected with AtTartil Quranic Institute. You will receive updates, guidance, and opportunities to join programmes that support your learning journey.

Follow @AtTartilQI for more Qur’anic sharing, reflections, and reminders. May Allah grant strength to all our students and make every test a step closer to Him.

At Attartil, We strive to eradicate illiteracy of Al’Quran and the language of Al’Quran (Arabic). We aim to guide students to be Al’Quran literate and eventually able to teach others.

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