Reciter Library

48 Reciters for Playback
200+ Identified by Voice

Listen to the Quran recited by the most beloved voices in the Muslim world. Current imams of the Two Holy Mosques, contemporary Saudi and international reciters, and the historical Egyptian masters. Full audio playback for every verse. And RecitID can identify 200+ reciters by voice from any audio source.

Featuring the best Quran reciters from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, UAE, Yemen, Sudan, Iraq, and the USA. Verified current roles at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi. RecitID recognizes 200+ reciters by voice from any recording.

Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais

Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais

Saudi Arabia

Chief Imam · Masjid al-Haram

Tajweed, deep voice

Maher Al-Muaiqly

Maher Al-Muaiqly

Saudi Arabia

Imam · Masjid al-Haram

Emotional, deep voice

Yasser Al-Dosari

Yasser Al-Dosari

Saudi Arabia

Imam · Masjid al-Haram

Tajweed, deep voice

Bandar Baleela

Bandar Baleela

Saudi Arabia

Imam · Masjid al-Haram

Fast paced, deep voice

Abdullah Al-Juhani

Abdullah Al-Juhani

Saudi Arabia

Imam · Masjid al-Haram

Deep voice, tajweed

Ali Al-Hudhaify

Ali Al-Hudhaify

Saudi Arabia

Chief Imam · Masjid al-Nabawi

Tajweed, soft voice

Salah Al-Budair

Salah Al-Budair

Saudi Arabia

Imam · Masjid al-Nabawi

Soft voice, tajweed

Saud Al-Shuraim

Saud Al-Shuraim

Saudi Arabia

Former Imam · Masjid al-Haram (retired 2022)

Distinctive deep voice, tajweed

Saad Al-Ghamdi

Saad Al-Ghamdi

Saudi Arabia

Soft voice, tajweed

Ahmed Al-Ajmi

Ahmed Al-Ajmi

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, deep voice

Nasser Al-Qatami

Nasser Al-Qatami

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, soft voice

Abu Bakr Al-Shatri

Abu Bakr Al-Shatri

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, deep voice

Hani Ar-Rifai

Hani Ar-Rifai

Saudi Arabia

Soft voice, tajweed

Khalid Al-Jalil

Khalid Al-Jalil

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, deep voice

Idris Abkar

Idris Abkar

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, deep voice

Muhammad Al-Luhaidan

Muhammad Al-Luhaidan

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, deep voice

Abdullah Al-Khalaf

Abdullah Al-Khalaf

Saudi Arabia

Soft voice, tajweed

Muhammad Al-Mehysni

Muhammad Al-Mehysni

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, fast paced

Mansour Al-Salimi

Mansour Al-Salimi

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, tajweed

Abdul Rahman Al-Ossi

Abdul Rahman Al-Ossi

Saudi Arabia

Emotional, soft voice

Abdulbari Al-Thubaity

Abdulbari Al-Thubaity

Saudi Arabia

Tajweed, deep voice

Abdullah Matrood

Abdullah Matrood

Saudi Arabia

Tajweed, deep voice

Badr Al-Turki

Badr Al-Turki

Saudi Arabia

Tajweed

Abdullah Al-Khayat

Abdullah Al-Khayat

Saudi Arabia

Tajweed, deep voice

Khalid Al-Muhanna

Khalid Al-Muhanna

Saudi Arabia

Tajweed

Ibrahim Al-Akhdhar

Ibrahim Al-Akhdhar

Saudi Arabia

Tajweed

Salah Ba Uthman

Salah Ba Uthman

Saudi Arabia

Emotional

Nabil Ar-Rifai

Nabil Ar-Rifai

Saudi Arabia

Soft voice, tajweed

Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy

Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy

Kuwait

Emotional, soft voice, tajweed

Ahmad Al-Nufais

Ahmad Al-Nufais

Kuwait

Emotional, soft voice

Salah Bukhatir

Salah Bukhatir

UAE

Soft voice, tajweed

Fares Abbad

Fares Abbad

Yemen

Soft voice, tajweed

Haitham Al-Dakhin

Haitham Al-Dakhin

Yemen

Emotional, deep voice

Fouad Al-Khamiri

Fouad Al-Khamiri

Yemen

Emotional, soft voice

Wadie Al-Yamani

Wadie Al-Yamani

Yemen

Emotional, soft voice

Omar Hisham Al Arabi

Omar Hisham Al Arabi

Egypt

Emotional, soft voice

Islam Sobhi

Islam Sobhi

Egypt

Emotional, deep voice

Raad Mohammad Al-Kurdi

Raad Mohammad Al-Kurdi

Iraq

Emotional, deep voice

Fatih Seferagic

Fatih Seferagic

USA (Bosnian)

Fast paced, tajweed

Imam Feysal Mohammed

Imam Feysal Mohammed

USA

Tajweed, emotional

Abdul Basit Abdul Samad

Abdul Basit Abdul Samad

Egypt

Passed away 1988

Mujawwad, deep voice

Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary

Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary

Egypt

Passed away 1980

Tajweed, soft voice

Mohamed Siddiq Al-Minshawi

Mohamed Siddiq Al-Minshawi

Egypt

Passed away 1969

Mujawwad, emotional, deep voice

Mustafa Ismail

Mustafa Ismail

Egypt

Passed away 1978

Mujawwad, master of maqamat

Mohammad Al-Tablawi

Mohammad Al-Tablawi

Egypt

Passed away 2020

Mujawwad, deep voice

Muhammad Ayyub

Muhammad Ayyub

Saudi Arabia

Passed away 2016

Soft voice, tajweed

Ali Jaber

Ali Jaber

Saudi Arabia

Passed away 2005

Emotional, deep voice

Noreen Mohamed Siddiq

Noreen Mohamed Siddiq

Sudan

Passed away 2020

Soft voice, tajweed

Roles verified April 2026 against official sources. Styles tagged from the RecitID iOS reciter catalog. 48 reciters total. Also available as a voice-ID target: 200+ reciters.

Audio Playback Features

Verse-by-Verse Playback

Tap any verse to hear it recited by your selected reciter. Switch between 48 reciters instantly.

Continuous Playback

Listen to full surahs or juz with automatic progression through verses.

MiniPlayer Controls

A persistent player at the bottom of the screen lets you control playback from anywhere in the app.

Lock Screen Controls

Control playback from your phone's lock screen and notification centre with reciter artwork.

5 Speed Options

Adjust playback speed (0.75× to 2×) for learning and memorisation. Slow down for Tajweed practice.

Background Audio

Keep listening while using other apps or with your screen off.

Reciters FAQ

Who are the best Quran reciters in the world?

Some of the most famous Quran reciters include Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary, and Saad Al-Ghamdi. RecitID features 48 world-renowned reciters for full audio playback and can identify 200+ reciters by voice.

Can I listen to different Quran reciters in one app?

Yes. RecitID includes 48 world-renowned reciters spanning the current imams of the Two Holy Mosques, contemporary Saudi and international voices, and the legendary Egyptian masters. Tap any verse and select your preferred reciter for instant playback.

Which Quran reciters are included in RecitID?

RecitID features 48 reciters for playback including Mishary Al-Afasy, Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Saad Al-Ghamdi, Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, Mahmoud Al-Husary, Al-Minshawi, Islam Sobhi, Omar Hisham, Khalid Al-Jalil, Maher Al-Muaiqly, Yasser Al-Dosari, and many more. 200+ reciters can be identified from any audio source by voice.

Who are the current imams of the Two Holy Mosques?

As of 2026, the imams at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah include Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais (Chief Imam), Maher Al-Muaiqly, Yasser Al-Dosari, Bandar Baleela, and Abdullah Al-Juhani. The imams at Masjid al-Nabawi in Madinah include Ali Al-Hudhaify (Chief Imam) and Salah Al-Budair. RecitID includes playback for all seven current Haramain imams.

Can RecitID tell me who is reciting?

Yes. RecitID identifies 200+ reciters by voice — not just by matching the Arabic text. Point your phone at any recitation playing nearby and RecitID will tell you the surah, verse, and reciter in seconds.

Who are the most famous Saudi Quran reciters?

Famous Saudi reciters in RecitID include Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, Maher Al-Muaiqly, and Yasser Al-Dosari (all current imams of Masjid al-Haram), Ali Al-Hudhaify and Salah Al-Budair (Masjid al-Nabawi), Saad Al-Ghamdi, Nasser Al-Qatami, Khalid Al-Jalil, Mansour Al-Salimi, and Abu Bakr Al-Shatri.

Who has the most beautiful Quran recitation voice?

Beauty in Quran recitation is subjective. Mishary Al-Afasy, Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, and Al-Minshawi are consistently considered among the most beautiful voices. RecitID lets you listen to 48 reciters to find the voice that moves you most.

Can I listen while the screen is off?

Yes. RecitID supports background audio playback with lock screen controls, so you can listen while using other apps or with your screen off.

Is audio playback free?

Yes. All 48 reciters are available for playback on the free plan. Pro unlocks audio detection and reciter ID without daily caps, AI Explain Ayah, AI Chat, Smart Scanner, and full live khutbah translation in 53 languages.

Listen to the World's Best Reciters

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