Reciters

Mounir Al-Moudhafer

منير المظفر

تونس

Sheikh Abu Abdullah Mounir bin Mohammed Al-Moudhafer, known as 'Sheikh of Tunisian Reciters from Sfax', is one of the most prominent Quran reciters in Tunisia and the Islamic world. Born on July 7, 1953 in Sfax, he studied in Tunisia, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, graduating from the Islamic University of Madinah. He holds one of the highest chains of transmission (isnād) in the Islamic world today. His voice is distinguished by deep reverence and purity, mastering the Qalun reading of Nafi' in a calm, meditative style.

Ali Al-Barrak

علي البراق

تونس

Sheikh Ali bin Ahmed Al-Barrak (may Allah have mercy on him) was one of Tunisia's greatest Quran reciters. Born in 1899 in Kairouan, he passed away on December 4, 1981. Despite visual impairment from childhood, he memorized the Quran and mastered tajwid and the seven readings. He was the first to recite in the Qalun reading of Nafi' on Tunisian radio in 1938. His recitation is distinguished by its simplicity and deep reverence.

Bilel Ben Mahmoud

بلال بن محمود

تونس

Sheikh Bilel Ben Mahmoud is a beloved contemporary Tunisian Quran reciter. An imam, preacher, and presenter of religious programs, he is known for his sweet and reverent voice. He masters the Qalun reading of Nafi' with fluidity and ease, and is especially popular for his Tarawih prayers and Juz' Amma recitations.

Mohamed Latrech

محمد الأطرش

تونس

Sheikh Mohamed Latrech is a distinguished contemporary Tunisian reciter known for his calm and reverent voice. An imam and reciter in Tunis mosques, he is famous for leading Tarawih prayers. His style is characterized by clarity, serenity, and mastery of tajwid rules.

Othman Al-Andari

عثمان الأندري

تونس

The reciter Sheikh Othman ibn Tayyeb Al-Andari, born on 27/09/1945 in Tunisia, is a professor specializing in tajwid, Quranic readings, and Quran manuscript review. Known for his melodious voice and high mastery of tajwid rules, he masters the Qalun reading of Nafi' in a calm, clear, and moving style. He is highly regarded among recitation enthusiasts in Tunisia and the Maghreb, contributing to the dissemination and teaching of Quranic recitation. His recitation is characterized by tranquility and serenity, ideal for contemplation and daily listening.

Mohamed Al-Doukkali Al-Alem

الدوكالي محمد العالم

ليبيا

Sheikh Al-Doukkali Mohamed Al-Alem is a prominent Libyan Quran reciter. Born on May 13, 1949 in Awlad Al-Alem village, Misrata (Libya). He received Quranic education from his father and completed memorization at the Al-Asmariya Institute in Zliten. His sweet and moving voice in the Qalun reading of Nafi' is ideal for daily listening and contemplation.

Abdel Hamid Al-Qariou

عبد الحميد القريو

ليبيا

Sheikh Abdel Hamid Abdullah Al-Qariou is a Libyan Quran reciter from Tripoli (born c. 1990 in Souq Al-Jum'a). He memorized the Quran and mastered the readings, participating in national and international competitions with advanced results in the ten readings. An imam and preacher, he is distinguished by pure recitation and high mastery of the Qalun reading of Nafi'.

Walid Al-Naihi

وليد النايحي

ليبيا

Sheikh Walid Al-Naihi is an accomplished Libyan Quran reciter, known for his high precision in rules and mastery. He masters the Qalun reading of Nafi' through the way of Abu Nashit with fluidity and reverence. He is highly regarded among Libyan recitation enthusiasts for his stability in maqam and conveyance of meaning.

Ahmad Khader Al-Tarabulsi

أحمد خضر الطرابلسي

الكويت

Sheikh Ahmad Khader Al-Tarabulsi (born March 18, 1947) is a Quran reciter of Lebanese origin who grew up in Kuwait. First famous as goalkeeper for the Kuwait national football team in the 1970s (nicknamed 'the faithful goalkeeper'), he later devoted himself to the Quran. He participated in international competitions, recorded a complete mushaf, combining mastery and sweetness in the Qalun reading of Nafi'.

Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary

محمود خليل الحصري

مصر

Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary (may Allah have mercy on him) is one of the most famous Quran reciters of the modern era. Born on September 17, 1917 in Shubra An-Namla, Tanta (Egypt), he passed away on November 24, 1980. He mastered the ten readings and recorded the first recited mushaf in the Hafs reading, as well as a version in the Qalun reading of Nafi'. He is considered a master and reference for generations of reciters.

Ali Al-Houdhayfi

علي الحذيفي

السعودية

Sheikh Ali bin Abdurrahman Al-Houdhayfi is one of the most prominent Quran reciters in Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world. Born in 1947 in Madinah, he was appointed imam of Quba Mosque and later imam of the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid An-Nabawi). He is distinguished by his deeply reverent voice and solid mastery of tajwid and Quranic readings. He recorded a complete mushaf in the Qalun reading of Nafi', considered a reference in this field. His recitation inspires reverence and tranquility.