The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments is commemorating the death anniversary of Sheikh Muhammad Muhammad Al-Sayfi, a renowned Quran reciter and one of the most prominent figures in the country's Quranic recitation scene. Born in 1885 in the village of Al-Bardaya, Al-Sayfi began memorizing the Quran at a young age and completed it by the time he was ten years old. He later moved to Cairo in 1904 and joined Al-Azhar University, graduating from the Faculty of Sharia and Law in 1910.
Al-Sayfi dedicated his life to serving the Quran, becoming a respected scholar of Quranic recitation and interpretation. He was particularly known for his mastery of the ten readings of the Quran and his expertise in the rules of recitation, pause, and resumption. As a result, he became a leading authority in his field and was affectionately known as "The Father of Reciters." His reputation extended beyond Egypt's borders, with his recordings broadcast on radio stations in London, Berlin, and Moscow.
Al-Sayfi played a significant role in the establishment of Egypt's radio broadcasting system, being one of the first reciters to be commissioned by the Egyptian Radio Corporation in 1934. Alongside Sheikh Muhammad Rifat, he helped shape the country's Quranic recitation landscape. He also participated in the inauguration of the Quran Radio Station and was a prominent figure in official national events, reading at numerous high-profile funerals and events.
Throughout his career, Al-Sayfi held various positions, including leading the Al-Sayyida Fatima Al-Nabaweya Mosque in Abbasiya and later becoming the official reciter at Al-Husayn Mosque in 1943, a position he held until his later years. He continued to recite the Quran at these mosques, eventually limiting his readings to the Surah Al-Kahf on a weekly basis.
Al-Sayfi passed away on September 25, 1955, at the age of nearly seventy, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of Quranic recitation and scholarship. His contributions to the field have had a lasting impact on Egyptian Quranic culture. The Ministry of Endowments continues to celebrate his life and achievements, recognizing his role in promoting Quranic scholarship and recitation.
The Ministry of Endowments has expressed its admiration for Al-Sayfi and other prominent figures in Egyptian Quranic recitation, who have worked tirelessly to promote the country's rich Quranic heritage. These individuals have played a crucial role in disseminating Quranic knowledge and recitation skills, both within Egypt and internationally.
Today, Al-Sayfi is remembered as one of the most influential Quranic reciters in Egyptian history, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of Quranic scholars and reciters. His dedication to the field has left a lasting impact on the country's cultural and spiritual landscape.
Key points
- The Ministry of Endowments commemorates the death anniversary of Sheikh Muhammad Al-Sayfi, a renowned Quran reciter and scholar.
- Al-Sayfi was a prominent figure in Egyptian Quranic recitation, known for his mastery of the ten readings of the Quran.
- He played a significant role in shaping Egypt's Quranic recitation landscape and promoting Quranic scholarship.
