Shaykh Mahmud Khalil al-Husary

Shaykh Mahmud Khalil al-Husary (1335/1917–1401/1980) was one of the most well-known and influential Egyptian Qaris of the last century, widely acclaimed for his accurate and beautiful recitation of the Qur’an. He memorised the entire Qur’an by age eight and started reciting at public gatherings by twelve. He recited and taught in multiple places in Egypt, such as the Al-Ḥusayn Mosque and Al-Azhar University in Cairo, along with other places around the world, winning many awards and titles. He is the author of over eleven books, especially on the subject of Qur’an recitation.