Compare reciters side-by-side
Choose a surah and ayah, then tap any reciter to hear that verse instantly. Audio sourced from everyayah.com.
Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Imam at the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City; one of the most listened-to reciters globally for his clear, emotive style.
Abdul Basit (Murattal)
Legendary Egyptian Qari (1927–1988), holder of the title 'Sawt al-Makkah'. Measured recitation suited for daily listening.
Abdul Basit (Mujawwad)
The same master in his slow, melodic mode — widely considered the greatest mujawwad voice of the 20th century.
Abdurrahmaan As-Sudais
Lead Imam of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah; famous for measured, dignified recitation broadcast worldwide.
Sa'ud Ash-Shuraym
Imam of Masjid al-Haram alongside Sudais; known for his deep, sober tone.
Abu Bakr Ash-Shaatree
Yemeni-Saudi Qari acclaimed for soft, humble recitation favored by hifz students.
Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary (1917–1980), the official reciter of the Egyptian Radio. Reference standard for tajweed precision.
Al-Husary (Muallim)
Husary's verse-by-verse teaching recitation — short pauses ideal for memorization and repetition.
Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi (Murattal)
Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi (1920–1969), revered for the heart-piercing humility of his voice.
Muhammad Siddiq Al-Minshawi (Mujawwad)
Minshawi's full melodic mode — long maqamat that move listeners to tears.
Maher Al-Muaiqly
Imam at Masjid al-Haram; soft, contemplative voice especially loved in Taraweeh.
Ali Al-Hudhaify
Former Imam of Masjid an-Nabawi (Madinah); strong, commanding recitation.
Muhammad Ayyoub
Imam at Masjid an-Nabawi; tender, emotional recitation, particularly during Ramadan Taraweeh.
Abdullah Basfar
Veteran Saudi Qari and academic; clear, well-paced recitation widely used in Islamic education.
Abdullah Matroud
Known for a smooth, gentle delivery favored by new listeners.
Hani Ar-Rifai
Imam at the Grand Mosque in Madinah; warm voice with strong tarteel discipline.
Yasser Ad-Dossari
Yasser Ad-Dossari, Imam at Masjid al-Haram; modern, deeply emotional recitation that has reached huge online audiences.
Nasser Al-Qatami
Nasser Al-Qatami; clear voice with controlled tone, popular in personal listening.
Salah Al-Budair
Former Imam at Masjid an-Nabawi; bright, articulate recitation.
Muhsin Al-Qasim
Muhsin Al-Qasim, current Imam at Masjid an-Nabawi; calm, measured tone.
Fares Abbad
Yemeni Qari with a soft, reflective voice that has gained a wide global following online.
Ali Jaber
Late Imam of Masjid al-Haram (1954–2005); unmistakable somber, weighty voice.
Sa'ad Al-Ghamadi
Sa'ad Al-Ghamadi; widely adopted on apps — calm, easy-to-follow pace, ideal for daily wird.
Muhammad Jibreel
Muhammad Jibreel; long-serving Imam in Cairo, beloved for emotional Taraweeh transmissions during Ramadan.
Audio sourced from everyayah.com.