Contemporary · born 1947
Ali Al-Hudhaify علي الحذيفي
Saudi Quran reciter · Chief Imam of Masjid an-Nabawi since 1979.
- Born
- 1947
- Role
- Chief Imam, Masjid an-Nabawi
- Nationality
- Saudi
Biography
Ali Al-Hudhaify (b. 1947) is a Saudi Quran reciter and the chief imam of Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, where he has led prayers since 1979. Known for his slow, deep and precise recitation, he holds ijazahs in the ten readings, has recorded the complete Quran and has delivered the Arafat sermon of Hajj.
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Three things tend to place Ali's voice: the measured Haramain style familiar from Makkah and Madinah broadcasts; careful, textbook articulation, which is why students are often pointed to him; and a soft, unhurried pace that suits long listening. That is our own listening note, offered to help you place the voice — not a sourced biographical claim.
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