Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad
PersonQuran reciter (1927–1988)
'Abdul Basit 'Abd us-Samad was an Egyptian Quran reciter and Hafiz. He is part of a quadrumvirate, along with Siddiq Al-Minshawi, Mustafa Ismail, and Al-Hussary, which are considered to be the most important and famous Qurra of modern times to have an outsized impact on the Islamic World. He was the first president of the Reciter's union in Egypt. He is known by the titles 'Golden Throat', 'A voice from Heaven' and 'Voice of Mecca' due to his melodious style, breath control, and unique emotional and engaging tone.
| Born | 1927-01-01 |
| Died | 1988-11-30 |
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