The Mediated Qur’an: Religious Education and Recitation via Online Distance Learning in the Sultanate of Oman

This article considers the role of media in relation to memorization and recitation Qur’an modern religious education. Specifically, it example online program distance learning for as developed maintained under auspices Ministry Endowments Religious Affairs state Oman Arab Gulf region. The presents an how education both has a long history at same time that draws on practices. Even further, does so context regulation religion broader concerns cultivation Omani national identity heritage.The system reflects placement shifting relationships secularity across development structures governance Oman.