Reciters Biographies

Imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, celebrated for his deeply emotional and melodious recitation.

Born 1980, Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

Imam at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and professor of Quranic Studies, known for his calm and refined recitation.

Born 1969, Medina · Saudi Arabia

Beloved Saudi reciter whose complete Mushaf recording has become a household favorite around the world.

Born 1967, Dammam · Saudi Arabia

Saudi imam and reciter from Jeddah, admired for his moving and tender voice.

Born 1970, Jeddah · Saudi Arabia

Egyptian master of Quran recitation, an icon of khushū' (humility) whose voice has touched generations of Muslims.

1920 – 1969, Al-Minshah, Sohag · Egypt

Renowned Kuwaiti imam and reciter whose sweet, soulful voice has reached every corner of the Muslim world.

Born 1976, Kuwait City · Kuwait

Shaykh al-Maqari', the master of Quranic recitation whose precise tajweed set the global standard for learning the Quran.

1917 – 1980, Shibin Al-Kawm, Tanta · Egypt

Egypt's «Voice from Heaven» — a global legend of Quranic recitation whose mujawwad has no equal.

1927 – 1988, Al-Maraza, Qena · Egypt

Chief imam and khatib of the Grand Mosque in Makkah — one of the most recognized voices of the Holy Quran today.

Born 1960, Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

Veteran imam of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, beloved for his calm, measured tartil.

Born 1947, Al-Qara, Aseer · Saudi Arabia