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
Saudi Arabia
Chief Imam · Masjid al-HaramTajweed, deep voice

Maher Al-Muaiqly
Saudi Arabia
Imam · Masjid al-HaramEmotional, deep voice

Yasser Al-Dosari
Saudi Arabia
Imam · Masjid al-HaramTajweed, deep voice

Bandar Baleela
Saudi Arabia
Imam · Masjid al-HaramFast paced, deep voice

Abdullah Al-Juhani
Saudi Arabia
Imam · Masjid al-HaramDeep voice, tajweed

Ali Al-Hudhaify
Saudi Arabia
Chief Imam · Masjid al-NabawiTajweed, soft voice

Salah Al-Budair
Saudi Arabia
Imam · Masjid al-NabawiSoft voice, tajweed

Saud Al-Shuraim
Saudi Arabia
Former Imam · Masjid al-Haram (retired 2022)Distinctive deep voice, tajweed

Saad Al-Ghamdi
Saudi Arabia
Soft voice, tajweed

Ahmed Al-Ajmi
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, deep voice

Nasser Al-Qatami
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, soft voice

Abu Bakr Al-Shatri
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, deep voice

Hani Ar-Rifai
Saudi Arabia
Soft voice, tajweed

Khalid Al-Jalil
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, deep voice

Idris Abkar
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, deep voice

Muhammad Al-Luhaidan
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, deep voice

Abdullah Al-Khalaf
Saudi Arabia
Soft voice, tajweed

Muhammad Al-Mehysni
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, fast paced

Mansour Al-Salimi
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, tajweed

Abdul Rahman Al-Ossi
Saudi Arabia
Emotional, soft voice

Abdulbari Al-Thubaity
Saudi Arabia
Tajweed, deep voice

Abdullah Matrood
Saudi Arabia
Tajweed, deep voice

Badr Al-Turki
Saudi Arabia
Tajweed

Abdullah Al-Khayat
Saudi Arabia
Tajweed, deep voice

Khalid Al-Muhanna
Saudi Arabia
Tajweed

Ibrahim Al-Akhdhar
Saudi Arabia
Tajweed

Salah Ba Uthman
Saudi Arabia
Emotional

Nabil Ar-Rifai
Saudi Arabia
Soft voice, tajweed

Mishary Rashid Al-Afasy
Kuwait
Emotional, soft voice, tajweed

Ahmad Al-Nufais
Kuwait
Emotional, soft voice

Salah Bukhatir
UAE
Soft voice, tajweed

Fares Abbad
Yemen
Soft voice, tajweed

Haitham Al-Dakhin
Yemen
Emotional, deep voice

Fouad Al-Khamiri
Yemen
Emotional, soft voice

Wadie Al-Yamani
Yemen
Emotional, soft voice

Omar Hisham Al Arabi
Egypt
Emotional, soft voice

Islam Sobhi
Egypt
Emotional, deep voice

Raad Mohammad Al-Kurdi
Iraq
Emotional, deep voice

Fatih Seferagic
USA (Bosnian)
Fast paced, tajweed

Imam Feysal Mohammed
USA
Tajweed, emotional

Abdul Basit Abdul Samad
Egypt
Passed away 1988Mujawwad, deep voice

Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary
Egypt
Passed away 1980Tajweed, soft voice

Mohamed Siddiq Al-Minshawi
Egypt
Passed away 1969Mujawwad, emotional, deep voice

Mustafa Ismail
Egypt
Passed away 1978Mujawwad, master of maqamat

Mohammad Al-Tablawi
Egypt
Passed away 2020Mujawwad, deep voice

Muhammad Ayyub
Saudi Arabia
Passed away 2016Soft voice, tajweed

Ali Jaber
Saudi Arabia
Passed away 2005Emotional, deep voice

Noreen Mohamed Siddiq
Sudan
Passed away 2020Soft 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.
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