Biography: Shaikh Abu Bakr Al-ShatriShaikh Abu Bakr Al-Shatri Ibn Mohamed Al-Shatri was born in 1970 in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). He is a well known Imam in Saudia Arabia, as well as around the world.
Shaikh Abu Bakr Al-Shatri was raised in Jeddah and has a graduated degree in Holy Qur’an Studies from Shaikh Aymane Rochdi Suwaid in 1416 Hijri. He also obtained a masters degree in accountancy four years later. Abu Bakr Al-Shatri has led congregational prayers in several mosques throughout Saudi Arabia, including Al-Rajihi, Said Ibn Jubair (Kandara), Abdullatif Jamil, Attakwa (Al Rawda), Al-Chouiaibi (Assalama). He is currently the imam of Al-Furkane Mosque in Hay Annassim, Jeddah.
Abu Bakr Al-Shatri has participated in numerous Islamic conferences and events in countries like Egypt, South Africa, Kuwait, Bahrain, and for the first time will be attending the North American Qira’atul Qur’an & Hifz Competition at Islamic Foundation of Toronto.
Shaikh Abu Bakr Al-Shatri currently resides in Juddah with his wife and four children.
Shaikh Abu Bakr Al-Shatri - Surah Al-Muzamil
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Biography: Qari Abdurrahman SadienShaikh Abdur Rahman Hussein Sadien was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1960. He studied at the Al-Azhar University of Cairo for 10 years in the field of Islamic Law. He also studied Qira’at under the World renowned Qari, Shaikh Abu Al-Ainain Sha-eesha (Naqeeb Al-Muqriyeen).
The Shaikh is a Mechanical Engineer by trade and is a Certified Fitter and Turner. Shaikh has recited in many countries around the World, including Europe, Turkey, Malaysia, England, Africa, Makkah, and for the first time he will perform on North American soil.
Qari Abdurrahman Sadien
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Biography: Qari Mohammed SiddiqueRecognized as one of the best Qari of India, Qari Mohammed Siddique was born in 1962. He studied Arabic language, Tafseer of the Holy Quran, Hadith and Islamic Jurisprudence at Falahe Darain Institute in India. Qari Siddique also studied the different Qira’at under Imam of Ilmo-Qira’at Qari Muhammed Anis. Upon completion, he was chosen by his teachers to teach at the Institute and completed his Hifz-ul Qur’an while teaching. He is currently the head of the Tajweed Department at Falahe Darain Institute as well as various other institutions. He has written extensively on the subject of Tajweed and his books include: Rahbar-e-Tajweed, Tawdeeh-ul Waqf Sharh-e-Jami-ul Waqf, and Fathur-Rahman Sharh-e-Khulasat-ul Bayan.
Biography: Br. Junaid Jamshaid
Br. Junaid Jamshaid was born in 1964, Junaid Jamshaid’s rise to fame began in 1987 as the leader of the iconic Pakistani rock group Vital Signs and their famous song “Dil Dil Pakistan”. Junaid became increasingly sensitive towards the deep sense of dissatisfaction in his heart.
He left the music industry completely at the peak of his career and has devoted his life to the effort of Da’wah. He now uses his talent to compose Anasheed in praise of Allah (SWT) and the beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He has released five Nasheed CDs, Jalwa-e-Janan, Mehboob-e-Yazdaan, Badr-ud-Duja, Badi Uzzaman, and Yaad-e-Haram. He currently resides in Karachai with his wife and four children.
Br. Junaid Jamshed - Ilahi Teri Chaukhat
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Preparation Tips
• Listening to tapes or CDs of professional reciters and trying to imitate them is an effective way to beautify one’s recitation and tajweed.
