Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary, or Al-Hussary, was a highly respected Egyptian Qari known for his precise Qur'an recitation. He memorized the entire Qur'an by the age of 8 and began public recitations at 12. In 1944, he won Egypt Radio's prestigious Qur'an Recitation competition. Along with Al-Minshawy, Abdul Basit, and Mustafa Ismail, Al-Hussary is considered one of the most influential reciters in the modern Islamic world.
In September 1917, Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary was born. He later became a renowned Egyptian qāriʾ known for his accurate recitation of the Qur'an.
On February 16, 1944, Al-Hussary made his first appearance as a reciter on Egypt's official Qur'an radio station, marking the start of his prominent career in radio broadcasting.
In 1944, Al-Hussary won the Egypt Radio's Qu'ran Recitation competition, surpassing 200 participants, including prominent reciters, marking a significant achievement in his career.
In 1945, al-Hussary was appointed as a reciter at the Ahmad al-Badawi mosque, which was a significant role in his religious career.
On August 7, 1948, al-Hussary was nominated as mu'adhin of the Sidi Hamza Mosque and later became a muqriʾ at the same mosque, further establishing his religious roles.
In 1955, Al-Hussary was appointed to the Al-Hussein Mosque in Cairo, where he remained in service for 29 years until his death, marking a significant period in his career.
In 1957, Al-Azhar awarded him the title Shaykh al-Maqāriʾ, and he was appointed to the board of Islamic research on Hadith and the Qur'an at Al-Azhar, recognizing his scholarly contributions.
In 1960, Al-Hussary led the department of al-Ḥadīth bi-Jāmiʿ al-Buḥūth al-ʾIslāmiyya for correcting Qur'anic codexes in the al-Azhar libraries, contributing to the preservation of the Qur'an.
In 1961, Al-Hussary recorded the Qur'anic text in the style of Ḥafs ʿan ʿĀṣim, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of different Qur'an recital styles.
In 1964, Al-Hussary recorded the Qur'anic text in the style of Warsh ʿan Nāfiʾ, adding to his contributions in preserving and broadcasting various Qur'anic recitation styles.
In 1967, Al-Hussary received the Egyptian Medal of Honour for Arts and Sciences, First Grade, and was elected the President of the Islamic World League of Qur'an Reciters, highlighting his recognition on both national and international levels.
In 1968, Al-Hussary recorded the Qur'an in the styles of Qālān ʿan Nāfiʾ and ad-Dūrī ʿan Abi ʿAmr and recorded the Qu'ran in the style known as al-Muṣḥaf al-Muʿallim, further contributing to Qur'anic pedagogy.
In 1976, Al-Hussary was invited to participate in the World of Islam Festival in London, showcasing his international presence and recognition.
In 1977, Al-Hussary recited the Qur'an at the United Nations, demonstrating his global impact and recognition.
In 1978, Al-Hussary recited the Qur'an at Buckingham Palace, highlighting his international prominence and recognition.
In November 1980, Al-Hussary died of liver failure during a trip to Kuwait. His last public recitals were at the Kaaba in Mecca and Masjid al Nabawi in Medina.
In November 1980, Al-Hussary passed away, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential Qur'an reciters in the Islamic world.
In 1980, at the time of his death, Al-Hussary allocated a third of his wealth to build a mosque on Al-Ajuzah Street in Cairo and provided for expenses for his mosque in Tanta, three Islamic institutes, and a Qur'an memorization center in his village.
In October 2005, Al-Hosary, the largest mosque in 6th of October City, was inaugurated in Al-Hussary's honor by the Shaykh al-Hussary Society, and it included an orphanage, a Qur'anic institute, and auditoriums.
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