Abdul-Basit Abdus-Samad is An Egyptian Quran reciter (1927–1988) arguably has been the most popular Qari in the world,

Abdul Basit Abdul Samad started learning Quran recitation and memorization at the age of 8 and learned the entire Holy Quran by heart at the age of 10.

He went on to become known for his recitation styles not only in Egypt but around the Islamic world and beyond.

It is said that many people, even non-Muslims, including world leaders such as Indira Gandhi, an Indian prime minister and political leader, were touched by his recitation.

Abdul-Basit Abdel-samad He was regarded as one of the best reciters of the Quran in the world, he was an Egyptian Qari, Sheikh and Imam.

He had won three world Qira'at competitions in the early 1970s. ‘Abdus-Samad was one of the first huffaz to make commercial recordings of his recitations, and the first president of the Reciters' Union in Egypt.

At 10, Abdul Basit finished learning the entire Quran by heart in his village. He also learned 7 styles of Quran recitation by the age of 12 and the 10 styles by 14. His rise to fame in Egypt soon took place across the Muslim world.

He gained the reputation of being called the "Golden Throat" and the "Voice of Heaven" due to his melodious style, remarkable breath control and unique tone in which the listener is able to feel the words being recited. His legacy remains unmatched in the Muslim world, as Qur'an reciters attempt to imitate his unique style.

He died of an illness due to an accident. Most sources claim he died in a car crash, which has been disproved.

But Abdul-Basit died of liver cancer at the age of 61 in 1988.

Iranian Quran master Abbas Salimi calls Abdul Basit a legendary reciter, saying he “recited the Quran with his heart and soul, and that is one of the main reasons why his recitations have been timeless.

Seven days before his death, 'Abdus-Samad was admitted to one of the best hospitals in London. The burial attracted thousands of people and was attended by officials from Islamic countries.

The exact date of his death has been confirmed to be on 30 November 1988, and his surviving relatives included (from oldest to the youngest): Yasir, Hisham, and Tariq. Following his father's footsteps, Yasir also became a Qari.

In 2006, a mosque in his native village of Armant in Luxor, Southern Egypt, was opened under his name.

May Allah bless him with jannatul firdausi bijayi Rasulullah salalahu aleihi wa alihi wa salam. A'ameen.