Historical · 1954–2005
Ali Jaber علي عبدالله جابر
Saudi Quran reciter · 1954–2005 · Imam of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah from 1981 to 1983 and led its Taraw.
- Lived
- 1954–2005
- Role
- Former Imam, Masjid al-Haram (1981–1983)
- Nationality
- Saudi
Biography
Ali Abdullah Jaber (1954–2005) was a Saudi Quran reciter and scholar from Jeddah who served as an imam of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah from 1981 to 1983 and led its Tarawih prayers from 1986 to 1989. He lectured in comparative jurisprudence at King Abdulaziz University.
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Three things tend to place Ali's voice: the measured Haramain style familiar from Makkah and Madinah broadcasts; an emotive delivery that lingers on verses of mercy and warning; and a deep, weighty register that carries in a large hall. That is our own listening note, offered to help you place the voice — not a sourced biographical claim.
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Ali Jaber is a Saudi reciter. Ali Abdullah Jaber (1954–2005) was a Saudi Quran reciter and scholar from Jeddah who served as an imam of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah from 1981 to 1983 and led its Tarawih prayers from 1986.
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Ali Jaber died in 2005.
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