The Most Beautiful Voice in the Quran
The Messenger of Allah – peace be upon him – stated: “The parable of a believer who recites the Quran is like that of a citron; its fragrance is pleasant and its taste is good.” There are many individuals who possess exceptional voices when reciting the Holy Quran, and below are a few notable examples:
Ahmed Ali Mohammed Al-Sulayman Al-Ajmi
Ahmed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al-Ajmi is a distinguished Saudi Imam and Quran reciter. Born in Khobar in 1968, he graduated from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and later obtained a master’s degree from Lahore Government University in Pakistan.
Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Mishary bin Rashid bin Ghareeb bin Mohammed bin Rashid Alafasy, born in 1976, studied the ten Qira’at at the Islamic University in Medina and focused on Quranic interpretation at the Faculty of Quranic Sciences and Islamic Studies. Renowned internationally for his melodious voice, he is also known for his religious anthems on Alafasy TV. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards from different countries and served as the Imam and preacher at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Mosque in Kuwait.
Abdul Rahman Bin Nasser Al-Barak
Abdul Rahman bin Nasser bin Barak bin Ibrahim Al-Barak, born in 1352 AH in Al-Bukayriyah in the Qassim region, was raised by his mother after his father’s passing. Tragically, he lost his sight at the age of nine due to an illness. However, he memorized the Quran by the age of twelve and studied under Sheikh Ibn Baz for two years, an experience that significantly influenced his life.
Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammed Al-Sudais
Imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais is considered one of the most prominent Quran reciters globally. Born in Riyadh in 1382 AH, he completed his memorization of the entire Quran at the age of twelve. His early education was in Riyadh, followed by studies at the Al-Muthanna bin Haritha Primary School and later at the Riyadh Scientific Institute.
Among his famous teachers at the institute were Sheikh Abdullah Al-Muneef and Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al-Tuwaijri. He graduated from the institute in 1399 AH with distinction and then completed his studies at the Faculty of Sharia in Riyadh, graduating in 1403 AH.
Definition of the Holy Quran
The Holy Quran is the miraculous word of Allah, revealed to our Prophet Muhammad – peace be upon him – and transmitted through reliable means. It begins with Al-Fatiha and ends with An-Nas, comprising thirty parts, 114 chapters, and 6,236 verses. The longest chapter is Al-Baqarah, while the shortest is Al-Kawthar.
The Virtue of Reciting the Holy Quran
The following highlights the significance of reciting the Holy Quran:
- Reciting the Quran is one of the best actions a Muslim can perform. Allah says: “Indeed, those who recite the Book of Allah, establish prayer, and spend from what We have provided them, privately and publicly, can expect a trade that will never perish.”
- The Prophet – peace be upon him – promised that those who read the Quran would be with the noble and righteous scribes, as narrated by Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari: “Take care of the Quran, for by the One in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, it is more likely to slip away than camels from their hobbles.”
- Reciting the Quran multiplies rewards. Abdullah bin Mas’ud said: “Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allah will receive a good deed, and a good deed is multiplied tenfold. I do not say that Alif is a letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter, and Meem is a letter.”
- It brings about serenity and tranquility.
- It protects an individual in this life and shields them from negligence.
- Reciting leads to blessings in both this world and the Hereafter.