Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary محمود خليل الحصري

Shaykh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary rahimahullah (1335/1917-1401/1980) was one of the most celebrated and influential Egyptian Qaris of the twentieth century, widely acclaimed for the accuracy and beauty of his Qur'anic recitation. A child prodigy in Qur'anic memorization, he completed his hifz by the age of eight and began reciting at public gatherings by twelve. Throughout his distinguished career he recited and taught at prominent Islamic institutions in Egypt, including al-Husayn Mosque and al-Azhar University in Cairo, and carried the Qur'an to audiences around the world. He received many awards and titles in recognition of his service to the Qur'an. A scholar as well as a reciter, he authored over eleven books, with a particular focus on the rules and sciences of tajwid and Qur'anic recitation. His recordings remain a cherished reference for students and lovers of the Qur'an worldwide.